Federal Law places many constraints on the Medi-Cal Program. Growth was due to the economy and medical care inflation.
Demographics also have a significant effect.
Caseload growth began to slow down in 1994-95. Despite rapid expenditure increases, cost per person are very low and have increased at a rate slightly below than of the national average. We project that these cases will decline slightly in 1995-96 and continue at about the same level in the following two years. Established 25 cent surtax per package of cigarettes and an equivalent amount on all other tobacco products sold in California. Provides funding for health services, health education, and other programs, including resources and research programs.