The Governor’s proposed 2026–27 budget for the Department of Health Care Services totals $229.1 billion ($49.5 billion General Fund) and 4,745.5 positions. The budget builds on the Administration’s commitment to maintain access to care while implementing federally required changes and continuing investments to transform Medi-Cal, and to improve the behavioral health delivery system. These proposals support a person-centered health care system for more than 14 million Californians.
Governor's Budget Documents FY 2026-27
DHCS Proposed Budget Trailer Bill Language
Below is the list of Department of Health Care Services' trailer bill proposals from Fiscal Year 2026-27 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).
