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DHCS outlines Medi-Cal budget pressures; seeks reappropriation for Medi-Cal Connect and civil-rights staffing
Summary
The Department of Health Care Services told the Senate subcommittee it is operating under a temporary $3.4 billion interim loan activated by the Department of Finance in March to support Medi‑Cal provider payments and will seek an additional $2.8 billion to cover projected shortfalls through the fiscal year.
Department of Health Care Services officials briefed the Senate subcommittee on several budget items tied to Medi‑Cal operations, including an ongoing cash-flow challenge, a request to reappropriate funds for the Medi‑Cal Connect population‑health-management platform, and proposals to add staff for civil-rights compliance and Medi‑Cal administrative activities targeted at justice‑involved populations.
DHCS told the committee that on March 4 the Department of Finance activated a $3.4 billion interim loan to make Medi‑Cal provider payments. DHCS indicated it will request an additional $2.8 billion consistent with the Governor’s budget to cover anticipated shortfalls through the fiscal year.
Medi‑Cal Connect reappropriation: DHCS requested reappropriation of up to $19.7 million in general fund authority to…
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