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CDPH May Revision: reversions, CalRx changes and outcry over proposed cut to disparities program

Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 3 (Health & Human Services) · May 20, 2025
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Summary

CDPH presented technical adjustments, program reversions and trailer‑bill language expanding CalRx authority and changing the community health worker certification requirement. The proposed reversion of funding for the California Reducing Disparities Project drew broad public opposition at the hearing.

The California Department of Public Health outlined a long list of May Revision adjustments: minor estimate changes (ADAP, prenatal and newborn screening, WIC), new or reappropriated one‑time investments, and proposed reversions of previously appropriated but unspent funds.

CDPH said the May Revision would revert roughly $31.7 million of unspent local assistance and state operations funding, including funds previously appropriated for a multi‑year rollout of the California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP). CDPH officials told the…

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