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Behavioral Health Transformation
Modernizing behavioral health to boost accountability, enhance transparency, and expand facility capacity.
CalAIM
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.
Events
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May 27 2026
Coverage Ambassadors – Get and Keep Your Community Covered
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. -
May 28 2026
Protect Access To Health Care Act Stakeholder Advisory Committee (PAHCA-SAC)
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. -
June 4 2026
Quarterly DHCS-QPHM Joint CMO/CHEO
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Learn how DHCS ensures Medi‑Cal funds are spent wisely—through provider screening, fraud detection, audits, investigations & cost recovery.