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Behavioral Health Transformation

Modernizing behavioral health to boost accountability, enhance transparency, and expand facility capacity.

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Transforming Medi-Cal to ensure that Californians get the care they need to live healthier lives.

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IMPORTANT UPDATE

Fee-for-Service Transition 

Beginning January 1, 2027, Medi-Cal members with unsatisfactory immigration status will move from managed care to Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service to comply with new federal rules.

BUDGET

2026-2027 Budget Act

The enacted $226.3 billion DHCS budget maintains care for 14 million Californians and supports key Medi‑Cal and behavioral health reforms.

REPORT

Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports

Services are helping more members stay connected to care, stabilize health, and prevent avoidable hospitalizations.

Events

Learn how DHCS ensures Medi‑Cal funds are spent wisely—through provider screening, fraud detection, audits, investigations & cost recovery.

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