LAO counts the cost of delaying clinic payment and dental cuts
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On October 19, 2026, California’s Legislative Analyst said delaying the state-only payment change for health centers to July 2027 adds about $1 billion in 2026-27 spending. Delaying dental changes adds $258 million for supplemental payments and $361 million for dental coverage for adults with unsatisfactory immigration status.
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California Legislative Analyst’s Office (The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Health, October 19, 2026)Part of
- California's state-only Medi-Cal coverage
PPS reimbursement for state-only patients · Adult dental benefits
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FQHC Talent. (2026, October 19). LAO counts the cost of delaying clinic payment and dental cuts. Source: California Legislative Analyst’s Office (The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Health, October 19, 2026). Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/ca-lao-pps-dental-one-year-delay-costs-october-2026