Health & Human Services
Policy Issues
The Health and Human Services (HHS) Policy Committee is responsible for overseeing state and federal policies related to health and social services. The committee ensures the effective management of programs addressing public health, behavioral health, homelessness, Medi-Cal, child welfare, and other services realigned to counties by the state.
Policy Committee Leadership
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Holly J. Mitchell
Chair
Los Angeles County
Lynda Salcido
Vice Chair
Mono County
Matt Plummer
Vice Chair
Shasta County
CSAC Legislative Staff
Justin Garrett
Senior Legislative Advocate
Danielle Bradley
Legislative Analyst
Areas of Responsibility
The committee has specific oversight over the following areas:
Relevant News and Resources
DHCS Opens 30-Day Public Comment Period on CalAIM Waiver
February 12, 2026
On Tuesday, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) opened a 30-day public comment period to solicit feedback on
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DHCS Creates Federal Impacts on Medi-Cal Webpage
February 12, 2026
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has launched a new webpage to help counties, health plans, providers, and
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Office of Management and Budget Directs Agencies to Cut Transportation and Public Health Grants in California
February 5, 2026
Following the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) recent memo to federal agencies directing them to review
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Policy Platforms
These are the current adopted platforms the HHS committee is responsible for: