No major announcements, good or bad, in the health budget of today's May Revise.
(For those wondering, the Governor's health reform proposal is not included--and was not expected to be included--in this budget proposal. To the extent that major health reform passes this year--including the revenues--that will be reflected in next year's budget process.)
We are reviewing the details of the May Revise. Here's the basic stats for the key health coverage programs, Medi-Cal and Healthy Families.:
* The number of Californians getting Medi-Cal coverage is decreasing a bit, by around 1%, to about 6,602,900, which probably is related to the improving economy. The May Revision includes total Medi-Cal expenses at $37.7 billion ($14.7 billion general fund).
* Healthy Families is continuing its steady increase in covering more children, by about 9%, to about 919,500. Taking into account renewed efforts to maximize enrollment, the May Revision includes Healthy Families expenses at $1.1 billion ($400.4 million general fund).
Labels: Budget, MediCal, SCHIPHealthyFamilies
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