2022-23 Budget Act

In June, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the state budget, which includes the budget for DHCS programs and services in the amount of $144.8 billion. The DHCS budget builds on the Administration’s previous investments and enables the Department to continue to transform Medi-Cal into a system that operates more efficiently and effectively for its millions of beneficiaries. Learn more.

Monkeypox Update:

Updates on the response to the monkeypox virus public health emergency

• DHCS Requests Federal Guidance on Monkeypox Vaccination
• Monkeypox Laboratory Billing Codes

California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal

CalAIM is a DHCS initiative to reform the Medi-Cal program and, in turn, improve the quality of life and health outcomes of Medi-Cal members. Through CalAIM, DHCS will implement broad delivery system, program and payment reform across the Medi-Cal system, building upon the successful outcomes of various pilots. DHCS received approval on December 29, 2021 for both the CalAIM demonstration and waiver, effective through December 31, 2026.

• Approved CalAIM 1115 Demonstration & 1915(b) Waiver
• The Future of Cal MediConnect
• CalAIM 1115 Demonstration & 1915(b) Waiver Managed Care Plan Model Change Amendment Public Comment
• CalAIM Providing Access and Transforming Health Initiative (PATH)