Governor's 2022-23 May Revision

Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a $141.8 billion budget for DHCS programs and services in the next fiscal year. The budget for DHCS supports vital services that reinforce the state's commitment to preserve and improve the overall health and well-being of all Californians while operating within a responsible budgetary structure. Highlights include the new funding for Opioid Settlement Funds state-directed programs, skilled nursing facility financing reform, additional funding for Equity and Practice Transformation Grants with a focus on preparing practices for value-based care including implementing infrastructure, and additional funding for the Health Enrollment Navigators program.

California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal

CalAIM is a DHCS initiative to reform the Medi-Cal program and, in turn, improve the quality of life and health outcomes of Medi-Cal members. We will implement broad delivery system, program and payment reform across the Medi-Cal system, building upon the successful outcomes of various pilots. DHCS received approval on December 29, 2021 for both the CalAIM demonstration and waiver, effective through December 31, 2026.

• Approved CalAIM 1115 Demonstration & 1915(b) Waiver
• The Future of Cal MediConnect