Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA)
Introduction to OHCA
Established in 2022, the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) recognizes that it is in the public interest that all Californians receive health care that is accessible, affordable, equitable, high-quality, and universal.
Slow Spending Growth
- Statewide Spending Target
- Total Health Care Expenditures (THCE)
Promote High Value
- Primary Care
- Behavioral Health
- Workforce Stability
- Alternative Payment Models
- Equity
- Quality
Assess Market Consolidation
- Material Change Notices (MCN)
- Cost and Market Impact Reviews (CMIR)
Office Updates
Advisory Committee Member Solicitation – Payers
The Office of Health Care Affordability invites you to share your voice and apply to join the Health Care Affordability Advisory Committee. We are seeking perspectives from health care payers. The Committee meets 4 times a year in Sacramento, or virtually. Learn more about the Committee and find the membership link: Health Care Affordability Advisory Committee
Behavioral Health Spending Measurement
- OHCA released the Proposed Behavioral Health Spending Definition and Measurement Methodology for public comment on August 4, 2025 and will be accepting public comments until September 3, 2025.
- Read the Notice of Publication and the Proposed Behavioral Health Spending Definition and Measurement Methodology, including the associated code set.
OHCA Newsletter
Read the latest OHCA Newsletter: September 2025 Newsletter
For past newsletters, see the Archive below.
Public Meetings
Health Care Affordability Board
Health Care Affordability Advisory Committee
Investment & Payment Workgroup
Total Health Care Expenditures (THCE) Data Submitter Workgroup
OHCA Workshops
Data & Reports
View data and reports published by OHCA.
Statutes & Regulations
HCAI and OHCA program enabling statutes and regulations (existing and proposed).
Background & Resources
Program overview and FAQ.
Contact
Contact OHCA at ohca@hcai.ca.gov with any questions.
Subscribe to OHCA News
To receive regular informational updates about the program, please subscribe to our mailing list by completing the form on HCAI’s subscription page.