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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.

ANNIVERSARY

Medi-Cal Turns 60

Medi-Cal turns 60! DHCS celebrates helping millions of Californians access vital care—share your #MediCal60 stories.

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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