The new service levels implement new staffing and consultation hour requirements. Consultation hours will be required even for those who are currently not requiring them. The new sub-codes are based on the service levels for residential facilities. It differentiates facilities that serve five or more individuals and those that serve four or fewer. The number of beds and whether the residential facility is owner-operated or staff-operated will be the basis for the rates.

On December 12, 2024, the Developmental Services Master Plan Committee conducted its meeting and developed five workgroups. The Committee also discussed recommendations for improving the services for individuals with disabilities.

The Community Care Licensing Division released the Manual Letter CCL-25-01 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) effective on January 1, 2025. The manual letter includes the regulation package #0423-03 of Sections 87101, 87208, 87219, 87303, 87307, 87309, 87455, 87457, 87458, 87463, 87507, 87606, 87705, 87706, and 87707.

The Community Care Licensing Division released PIN 24-08-ASC detailing the legislation chaptered in 2024 that affects licensed Adult and Senior Care Facilities. The changes to the statutes will operate starting on January 1, 2025. 

California’s residential services rate reform represents a shift for developmental disabilities providers. By optimizing the rate-setting process, standardizing service requirements, and incentivizing quality through the Quality Incentive Program, the reform aims to enhance the sustainability, quality, and transparency of community-based services. Here's what providers need to know to navigate the transition effectively.

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is a department under the California Health and Human Services Agency. It has 51 offices throughout the state, 48 county welfare departments, offices, and a host of community-based organizations. CDSS is committed to its mission of “providing aid, services, and protection to needy children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence."

The October 2023 stakeholder meeting was filled with informational updates regarding division updates, community expansion program, legislation updates, background checks, and many more.

California's latest healthcare proposals are setting the stage for a new era in the care industry. With a focus on behavioral health expansion, housing initiatives, and increased transparency, learn how the Golden State is leading the charge in holistic healthcare reform.