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Abundance of Revenue May Trigger State Spending Limits

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Even though the state will bring in billions of dollars in surplus revenue this year, its ability to spend those additional dollars may be more limited than it has been for many years. This unique challenge facing the Legislature and administration as they craft the 2022-23 state budget is being driven by a voter-approved requirement in the state Constitution. 

Updates for the Week of April 11

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:​​​​

DHCS Extends PHDP Contract Status Deadline for Partnership Health Plan

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On April 11, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Capitated Rate Development Division notified hospitals that due to a system issue, Partnership Health Plan has had challenges in completing its reporting to identify contracted status for Medi-Cal Hospital Directed Payment Programs.

Medi-Cal Older Adult Expansion Takes Effect on May 1

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Beginning May 1, California will provide full-scope Medi-Cal benefits to individuals who are age 50 or older, regardless of citizenship or immigration status, who meet all other Medi-Cal full-scope eligibility criteria.