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CDCAN Report #051-2010: Assembly & State Senate Budget Subcommittee Schedule - Hearings on Governor's Proposed 2010-2011 Budget Gets Under Way Beginning Next Week - Olmstead Advisory Committee Meeting March 18th
Wed, 2010-03-10 12:06 — chrisAssembly and State Senate Budget Subcommittee Schedule on Governor’s 2010-2011 Budget
IHSS Teleconference by Dept of Social Services on Integrity and Fraud Program March 17th – CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting on Proposed Lanterman DC Closure March 17th - Olmstead Advisory Committee Meeting March 18th – Special Assembly Budget Subcommittee Hearing on Impact of Health and Human Services Proposed & Enacted Cuts March 24th
SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 03/10/2010 07:40 AM (Pacific Time)] - The next phase of the long seemingly unending State budget process goes back into full swing next week, with Assembly and State Senate budget subcommittee hearings scheduled through early May to hear the Governor’s non-special session items contained in his proposed 2010-2011 State Budget. The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services released late yesterday a schedule of subcommittee hearings (specific Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing on Medi-Cal and other budget issues proposed by the Governor under the Department of Health Care Services have not yet been scheduled publicly)
Hearings and certain related legislative and state agency meeting – including an important stakeholder teleconference on In-Home Supportive Services by the Department of Social Services (scheduled for March 17th) and the California Health and Human Services Agency Olmstead Advisory Committee public meeting set for March 18th (that can also be accessed by toll free line), and a March 17th CDCAN Townhall Telemeeting on the proposed closure of Lanterman Developmental Center featuring the director and other senior officials from the Department of Developmental Services.
CDCAN Report #048-2010: More Legal Setbacks for Schwarzenegger Administration - US 9th Circuit Court Upholds Injunction Blocking 2009 Medi-Cal 5% Provider Cut to Pharmacies
Wed, 2010-03-03 18:55 — chrisUS 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Against State on 2009 Medi-Cal 5% Provider Rate Cut to Pharmacies
Upholds Lower Federal Court Injunction that Stopped Medi-Cal 5% Provider Cuts in 2008 – Three Straight Legal Setbacks for Schwarzenegger Administration by Federal Court – Rulings Send Strong Signal to Legislature About Medicaid Funded Cuts
SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 03/03/2010 05:50 PM (Pacific Time)] - A 3 judge panel of the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals handed the Schwarzenegger Administration two more legal setbacks this afternoon, by upholding lower federal court orders that blocked 5% provider cuts to pharmacies and reportedly, in a separate federal lawsuit, also to adult day health centers. Those cuts were originally passed as part of the 2008-2009 State Budget in September 2008 and were scheduled to go into effect March 1, 2009. [a copy of the 6 page opinion contained in a memorandum in the Medi-Cal pharmacy case can be downloaded from the CDCAN website at www.cdcan.us]
Final Day for Public Comment on Proposal of Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center
Wed, 2010-02-24 20:37 — chrisFor More Information About Feb 24th Public Hearing or To Make Written Comments About Proposed Closure
For further information about this specific public hearing, persons can contact or to make written comments about the proposed closure (deadline for written comments is March 5, 2010 (Friday) by close of business for persons interested in submitting written comments to the Department of Developmental Services) contact or send comments to:
Cindy Coppage at the Department of Developmental Services
Developmental Centers Division
1600 9th Street Room 340 – MS 3-17
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-654-1963 email: Cindy.Coppage@dds.ca.gov
Hearing on Proposal of Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center in Pomona
Wed, 2010-02-24 20:28 — chrisSACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 02/24/2010 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)] - In what is officially the first step in a two year or longer process required under State law, a public hearing on the proposed closure of the Frank D. Lanterman Developmental Center is underway today, February 24, 2010, Wednesday, which started at 12 noon and will continue until 7:00 PM, at the Lanterman Developmental Center Auditorium, 3530 West Pomona Boulevard, Pomona, CA 91769-0100.
CDCAN Report #042-2010: Public Hearing in Pomona on Lanterman Developmental Center Proposed Closure Today (Feb 24) - Public Comments Taken and Also Submitted Directly to Department of Developmental Services
Wed, 2010-02-24 13:42 — chrisPublic Hearing Today from 12 to 7 PM In Pomona On Proposed Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center – Written Comments Can Be Also Submitted by March 5th – More Hearings By Legislature Likely In April
Public Hearing First Step Under State Law That Requires State to Present Detailed Transition and Closure Proposed Plan to the Legislature by April 1 for Approval – Budget Hearings on Proposed Transition and Closure Plan Likely To Be Scheduled In Mid to Late April at the State Capitol for Additional Public Comments
SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 02/24/2010 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)] - In what is officially the first step in a two year or longer process required under State law, a public hearing on the proposed closure of the Frank D. Lanterman Developmental Center is underway today, February 24, 2010, Wednesday, which started at 12 noon and will continue until 7:00 PM, at the Lanterman Developmental Center Auditorium, 3530 West Pomona Boulevard, Pomona, CA 91769-0100.
Senate Human Services Committee & Senate Health Subcommittee on Aging & Long-Term Care: Long-Term Care - Planning, Assessment, Case Management and Data Collection
Fri, 2010-02-19 02:27 — chris- 1:30 PM - Welcome and Opening Statements
- Senator Carol Liu, chair, Senate Human Services Committee
- Senator Elaine K. Alquist, chair of Senate Health Committee and Senate Health Subcommittee on Aging and Long Term Care
- Other committee members
- 1:45 PM - Uniform Assessment/Single Point of Entry: Overview
- Public Comment
- 2:15 PM - Case Management: Overview
- Public Comment
- 2:45 PM - Data Collection: Overview
- Public Comment
- 3:15 PM - Other Issues:
- Public Comment
- 3:30 PM - Adjournment
SB 998 (2010): Long Term Care: Assessment and Planning
Fri, 2010-02-19 02:20 — chrisCDCAN SUMMARY (as introduced 02/09/2010):
- Would require the Department of Health Care Services to start a process to develop, by no later than July 1, 2012, a tool for the uniform long-term care services assessment of individuals in order to assist people in finding long-term care services of their choice.
CDCAN Report #039-2010: CORRECTION - Assembly Budget Subcommittee Hearing for Feb 11th is at 1:00PM on Proposed Cuts to Medi-Cal, Proposed Elimination of Adult Day Health, Cuts to Developmental Services, Mental Health - IHSS Stakeholder Meeting
Wed, 2010-02-10 19:01 — chrisCorrection to CDCAN Report 038-2010: Assembly Budget Subcommittee Hearing Agenda
- Feb 11th Hearing Will Start At 1 PM on Thursday
- IHSS Stakeholder Meeting from 1:30 to 3:30 PM
- Focus on Fingerprinting of IHSS Recipients
- Toll Free Phone Line Available for IHSS Meeting
Assembly Budget Subcommittee Hearing on Feb 11th Will Focus on Governor’s Special Session Proposed Cuts To Medi-Cal, Adult Day Health Care Proposed Elimination, Mental Health Services (Prop 63), Developmental Services, Healthy Families
SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 02/010/2010 05:20 PM (Pacific Time)] - The 19 page agenda for the February 11th hearing at 1:00 PM (not 1:30 PM as previously reported in CDCAN Report 038-2010) in the State Capitol, Room 4202, by the Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health and Human Services, chaired by Assemblymember Jerry Hill (Democrat – San Mateo, 19th Assembly District) was released this morning that focuses on the Governor’s special session proposed budget cuts impacting the health budget including proposed reductions to Medi-Cal, proposed elimination of Adult Day Health Center funding, proposed cuts to Healthy Families, major fund shift or reductions under the Mental Health Services Act (Proposition 63), and continuation of a 3% cut to most regional center providers and regional center operations into the entire 2010-2011 State Budget year. The agenda was sent out at an attachment to CDCAN Report #038-2010 (note hearing date is 1 PM not 1:30 PM) and also available on the CDCAN website at www.cdcan.us )
CDCAN Report #038-2010: Assembly Budget Subcommittee Health & Human Services Feb 11th Hearing Agenda on Gov's Special Session Cuts to Medi-Cal, Adult Day Health, Mental Health, Developmental Services, Healthy Families
Wed, 2010-02-10 18:40 — chrisTHERE IS A CORRECTED REPORT AVAILABLE AS CDCAN Report #039-2010: CORRECTION - Assembly Budget Subcommittee Hearing for Feb 11th is at 1:00PM on Proposed Cuts to Medi-Cal, Proposed Elimination of Adult Day Health, Cuts to Developmental Services, Mental Health - IHSS Stakeholder Meeting
REMEMBERING THAT EVERY LIFE MATTERS: PLEASE REMEMBER & HELP THE PEOPLE OF HAITI
American Red Cross: 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669) www.redcross.org
UNICEF: 1-800-4UNICEF (1-800-486-4233) www.unicefusa.org
Assembly Budget Subcommittee Feb 11th Hearing Agenda – Focus on Governor’s Special Session Proposed Cuts To Medi-Cal, Adult Day Health Care Proposed Elimination, Mental Health Services (Prop 63), Developmental Services, Healthy Families
SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 02/010/2010 05:00 PM (Pacific Time)] - The 19 page agenda for the February 11th hearing at 1:30 PM in the State Capitol, Room 4202, by the Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health and Human Services, chaired by Assemblymember Jerry Hill (Democrat – San Mateo, 19th Assembly District) was released this morning that focuses on the Governor’s special session proposed budget cuts impacting the health budget including proposed reductions to Medi-Cal, proposed elimination of Adult Day Health Center funding, proposed cuts to Healthy Families, major fund shift or reductions under the Mental Health Services Act (Proposition 63), and continuation of a 3% cut to most regional center providers and regional center operations into the entire 2010-2011 State Budget year. The Governor wants these proposals passed by March 1 in order to be implemented by June 1, 2010 or for some proposals, by the start of the new State Budget year that begins July 1, 2010 or in the case of the proposed fund shift/funding cut to the Mental Health Services Act, placementon the June 8, 2010 State primary election for voter approval. [A copy of the 19 page agenda is attached to this CDCAN Report as a pdf file (titled “20100211-AssemblyBudgetSubHealthAgenda.pdf ) and also is available on the CDCAN website at www.cdcan.us in both pdf and word formats. Note: The files are also available at the bottom of this report.]
CDCAN Report #037-2010: Schwarzenegger Administration Announces Feb 24th Public Hearing on Proposed Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center at Lanterman DC from 12 noon to 7 PM
Tue, 2010-02-09 22:03 — chrisREMEMBERING THAT EVERY LIFE MATTERS: PLEASE REMEMBER & HELP THE PEOPLE OF HAITI
American Red Cross: 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669) www.redcross.org
UNICEF: 1-800-4UNICEF (1-800-486-4233) www.unicefusa.org
Department of Developmental Services to Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center
Frank D. Lanterman State Hospital and Developmental Center in 1925: 1925 picture of the first residences at what was then called the “Pacific Colony” then “Pacific State Hospital” before being renamed in 1979 “Frank D. Lanterman State Hospital and Developmental Center”SACRAMENTO, CALIF (CDCAN) [Updated 02/09/2010 4:45 PM (Pacific Time)] - The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed closure of Frank D. Lanterman Developmental Center for February 24, 2010, Wednesday, from 12 noon to 7:00 PM, at the Lanterman Developmental Center Auditorium, 3530 West Pomona Boulevard, Pomona, CA 91769-0100.
