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

REPORT

New Data on ECM and Community Supports

DHCS released the latest quarterly report showing strong, sustained growth in Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Support statewide.

UPDATE

Behavioral Health Services Act Performance Measures

On August 4, DHCS released the first set of statewide and county rates for Behavioral Health Services Act performance measures.

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

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