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This bill provides comprehensive guidelines for health and care facilities' licensing status during emergencies or disasters, such as wildfires, natural disasters, or other events proclaimed by the Governor or federal authorities. The bill allows various types of facilities, including skilled nursing facilities, residential care facilities, child daycare centers, home care organizations, and alcohol or drug treatment facilities, to request an inactive license status if they are nonoperational due to destruction or significant damage. Facilities must notify the relevant state department within 90 days of the emergency declaration and can maintain their inactive status for up to two years, with the possibility of extension. The bill requires facilities to have detailed emergency and disaster plans, including evacuation procedures, emergency contact lists, and self-sufficiency strategies. State departments are authorized to waive licensing fees, coordinate operational steps across agencies, and streamline the process for facilities to become operational again. For specific programs like Medi-Cal managed care and childcare, the bill provides temporary waivers of certain attendance and service requirements during the initial weeks following an emergency. The legislation aims to facilitate swift recovery and rebuilding of critical health and care infrastructure after disasters, ensuring that facilities can maintain their licensing status while recovering from significant disruptions.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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