California’s Opioid Settlements

Supplantation

Not prohibited

Not prohibited

Grant Funding

Up to each locality (availability and processes will vary)

Yes. For live opportunities, see Opioid Settlement Tracker’s .

Public Input

Generally, yes (public comment required at public meetings)

No opportunities available (not required)

Advisory Body

Up to each locality (not required)

No (not required)

Expenditures

Public reporting required. Local expenditures will be published on the California Department of Health Care Services’ website each year.

Public reporting required. Visit the California Department of Health Care Services’ Opioid Response and pages.

Updates

For updates on the local share, visit the Department of Health Care Services’ website, including its page, and subscribe to DHCS’s regular newsletter . Another good starting point is to check the website for your county board of supervisors, city council, or local health department.

For updates on the state share, visit the Department of Health Care Services’ website, including its page, and sign up for updates on DHCS’s opioid response efforts .