Residential care facilities for the elderly: assisted living waiver rental rate protection.
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Overview
This bill aims to protect the rental rates for assisted living facilities that participate in the Medi-Cal program for elderly residents. It would allow the State Department of Health Care Services and the State Department of Social Services to waive restrictions on rent controls when evaluating the effectiveness of assisted living benefits for Medi-Cal recipients. Furthermore, the bill modifies how income is calculated for Medi-Cal eligibility, excluding the difference between a resident’s income and a personal needs allowance, but only to the extent that amount exceeds the allowance for SSI/SSP recipients.
Key provisions
- Authorizes waivers of rent control regulations for assisted living facilities participating in the Medi-Cal program.
- Modifies Medi-Cal eligibility calculations by excluding the difference between a resident’s income and the personal and incidental needs allowance.
- Establishes a new crime related to charging excessive rates to Medi-Cal recipients.
- Excludes the difference between a resident’s income and the rate charged by a facility from countable income for Medi-Cal purposes.
- Requires federal approval before implementation to avoid jeopardizing federal financial participation.
- Provides for reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for certain mandated costs, excluding those related to new crimes or changes in penalties.
- Addresses state mandates and reimbursement requirements as outlined in the California Constitution.
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