Acknowledging the challenges of this difficult budget year, DHCS remains committed to supporting vital services for Californians. While the May Revision for fiscal year 2024-25 includes reductions and extended funding timelines, DHCS' proposed budget reinforces the state's commitments to transform Medi-Cal and behavioral health to operate more effectively and efficiently for its millions of members within a responsible budgetary structure. The May Revision includes budget solutions that preserve the integrity of our core safety net programs, safeguarding benefits for low-income Californians without reducing eligibility. The budget includes several major issues and proposals, including resources for implementing Behavioral Health Transformation (BHT) due to the passage of Proposition 1 by voters in March 2024.
The May Revision includes updates to the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act, Home and Community-Based Spending Plan, Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), and caseload based on eligibility redeterminations. The May Revision also includes several proposed actions to reduce General Fund costs. Budget solutions include changes to the Managed Care Organization Tax and investments, CYBHI, behavioral health programs, such as Behavioral Health Bridge Housing and the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, and the elimination of programs, such as Health Enrollment Navigators and the Indian Health Grant Program.
Final Budget Act Documents FY 2024-25
May Revision Budget Documents FY 2024-25
Governor's Budget Documents FY 2024-25
