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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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BUDGET

2026-2027 Budget Act

The Governor’s May Revision proposes a $223.2 billion DHCS budget that maintains care for 14 million Californians and supports key Medi‑Cal and behavioral health reforms.

PUBLIC COMMENT

CalAIM Waiver Renewls

DHCS invites public comment on the CalAIM 1915(b) waiver renewal. CalAIM modernizes Medi-Cal to improve care and equity. A summary of the renewal is available for review. 

UPDATE

Birthing Care Pathway Report: One-Year Update

DHCS marks one year since the Birthing Care Pathway Report, highlighting progress improving maternal health for Medi-Cal parents and advancing better birthing care in California.

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

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