Bill > SB433

This bill addresses rental rate protections for residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) that serve Medi-Cal beneficiaries by limiting how much these facilities can charge residents for room and board. Specifically, the bill prohibits RCFEs receiving Medi-Cal reimbursement from charging Medi-Cal residents a room and board rate that exceeds the difference between the resident's income and their personal and incidental needs allowance (as set by the State Supplementary Program for the Aged, Blind and Disabled, or SSP). The bill also modifies how income is calculated for Medi-Cal eligibility purposes by excluding the amount of money a resident retains from their income after paying for room and board, with some limitations. This means that the money a Medi-Cal resident keeps after paying for their care will not count against their income when determining their eligibility for Medi-Cal services. The legislation aims to provide financial protection for elderly Medi-Cal recipients living in residential care facilities by ensuring they have enough money left over for personal expenses after paying for their care. Additionally, the bill allows state departments to waive certain rent control restrictions when necessary for the Medi-Cal assisted living waiver program, which helps low-income seniors receive care in residential settings.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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