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​2026-27​ Budget Act​​​​​​​​

The Governor’s proposed May Revision 2026–27 budget for the Department of Health Care Services totals $223.2​ billion ($45.7 billion General Fund). The budget maintains the State’s commitment to protecting access to care for more than 14 million Californians while responsibly adjusting to federal policy changes and fiscal pressures. The proposal supports core MediCal services while continuing targeted reforms to strengthen behavioral health, and advances efforts to promote stability and support a person-centered care system. ​

May Revision Budget Documents FY 2026-27

Governor's Budget Documents ​FY 2026-​​​2​​​7

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).
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