The enacted 2025-26 Budget for the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)—totaling $202.7 billion ($45.6 billion General Fund) and 4,494.5 positions—illustrates the Administration’s commitment to supporting and evolving the Medi-Cal program within a prudent fiscal framework. The Budget maintains focus on transforming Medi-Cal into a more coordinated, person-centered, and equitable health care system, and continues efforts to modernize the state’s behavioral health delivery system. It also supports improvements in accountability, transparency, and access to community-based behavioral health care as work continues to build a healthier California for all.
Final Budget Act Documents FY 2025-26
May Revision Budget Documents FY 2025-26
Governor's Budget Documents FY 2025-26
DHCS Proposed Budget Trailer Bill Language
Below is the list of Department of Health Care Services' trailer bill proposals from Fiscal Year 2025-26 Governor's Budget and May Revision that are/will be posted to the Department of Finance's website (at: Department of Finance) along with their accompanying fact sheets.
If you would like to be added to the DHCS LGA distribution list for budget trailer bill updates, please send your contact information to Melinda Castro (Melinda.Castro@dhcs.ca.gov).
