Governor’s 2020-21 Budget Proposal
Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan proposes $107.4 billion in total funds for DHCS programs and services. It includes significant funding for the Medi-Cal Healthier California for All initiative (formerly known as CalAIM); funding to support quality improvements in county-operated behavioral health systems; expanded Medi-Cal coverage for adults age 65 and older, regardless of their documentation status; and funding for efforts to control costs and create incentives for better quality care.
