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CAADS NEW Address and Fax Number:
1107 9th Street, Suite 701
Sacramento, CA 95814-3610
Fax: 866-725-3123
ADHC TRANSITION TO COMMUNITY-BASED ADULT SERVICES (CBAS)
CDA Publishes List of Approved Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) Providers
February 15, 2012 -- The California Department of Aging has approved 264 CBAS applications out of 275 submitted. Of the 275 applications submitted, 2 were denied, 4 were withdrawn, and 5 are pending completion. Of the 264 applications approved, 258 are centers that are currently open and operating. The list will be updated as pending applications are completed and processed.
>> FEB 15, 2012 list of Approved CBAS Providers
>> FEB 15, 2012 CDA Notice RE: Approved CBAS Providers
CDA Issues FEB 13, 2012 CBAS Provider Updates
February 13, 2012 -- The California Department of Aging issued CBAS Provider Updates to all ADHC Providers to announce that several documents have been posted to the DHCS website. Included are Frequently Asked Questions (February 2012), Medi-Cal Field Office Directory and Map, and revised PowerPoint slides from the CBAS Provider Webinar held FEB 10, 2012 to correct the telephone number individuals call to receive assistance regarding managed care enrollment.
>> Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - February 2012
Located under CBAS PROVIDER INFORMATION at: http://DHCS.ca.gov/ADHCtransition
>> Medi-Cal Field Office Directory and Map
Located under CBAS BENEFICIARY INFORMATION at: http://DHCS.ca.gov/ADHCtransition
>> Corrected PowerPoint Slides - February 10, 2012 CBAS Provider Webinar by DHCS
Located under CBAS WEBINARS at: http://DHCS.ca.gov/ADHCtransition
Provider Bulletin on CBAS Now Posted on Medi-Cal Newsroom Website
February 3, 2012 -- The California Department of Health Care Services has posted a Provider Bulletin on CBAS on the Medi-Cal Newsroom Website at: http://files.medi-cal.ca.gov/pubsdoco/newsroom/newsroom_20285.asp.
Legal Help for ADHC Providers Seeking Nonprofit Status
With the recent announcement by the California Department of Health Care Services that CBAS sites must be nonprofit organizations, many of the state's for-profit ADHC centers are facing significant financial implications and a tight timeframe to complete the process for obtaining nonprofit status. In response, CAADS has prepared a Preferred Attorney List which includes legal firms in membership with CAADS which have experience with establishing a nonprofit organization and have expressed interest in working with ADHC providers on this complex process.
Federal Court Judge Approves Darling v. Douglas Settlement
On January 24, Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong gave final approval to a settlement in the case of Darling v. Douglas. The settlement agreement between the seven plaintiffs who represent a class of 35,000 Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) patients throughout California and the California Department of Health Care Services will transition Medi-Cal patients out of ADHC and into a new Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) program offered through Medi-Cal managed care plans on or after July 1, 2012. CBAS will offer center-based skilled health and nursing care, therapies, transportation and other services to eligible low income seniors and persons with disabilities. View DRC press release.
For more information on ADHC Transition to CBAS, click here.
HIGHLIGHTED MEDIA COVERAGE
More than expected qualify for adult day health program | San Diego Union-Tribune, 2/14/12
Adult Day Health Services Budget Looks Familiar | California Healthline, 2/2/12
Judge Calls ADHC Settlement a Win-Win | California Healthline, 1/25/12
Judge approves settlement on adult day healthcare | Los Angeles Times, 1/24/12
Could New Not-for-Profit Requirement Limit Patient Access? | California Healthline, 1/9/12
Saving A Program For State's Most Fragile Citizens | KQED Public Radio, 12/21/11
To view Media Coverage Archives, click here.
STATE BUDGET
Medi-Cal Provider Rate Reductions
On October 27 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved California’s request to reduce Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for providers of health care services. To view documents related to approval of the State Plan Amendment (SPA), visit: www.dhcs.ca.gov.
Additional details about implementation of the retroactive 5% and 10% rate reductions for ADHC providers in urban areas of the state are not yet available from the state. The 5% rate reduction is currently enjoined by federal court order, but the new 10% rate reduction was approved by the California Legislature in March 2011 to be retroactive to June 1, 2011 and, therefore, is not currently part of any litigation proceedings.
>> October 27, 2011 CAADS Industry Alert
>> State of California Medi-Cal Provider Rate Reductions Chart
SCAN Foundation Fact Sheet -- No. 21 -- July 2011
Summary of the California 2011-12 Enacted Budget: Impact on Older Adults and People with Disabilities
On June 30, 2011, California Governor Jerry Brown signed the 2011-12 budget. The enacted budget includes significant cuts and prepares the framework for additional cuts in the following 2012-13 budget year that negatively impact health and human services programs serving older adults and people with disabilities.
Legislative Analyst's 1/12/2011 Overview of 2011-12 Budget Proposed by Governor
Governor's Proposed Budget Cuts Safety Net for Frail Elders, Disabled Adults
$25.4 Billion State Budget Shortfall Projected for 2011-12
California Association for Adult Day Services, a 501 (c) 6 non-profit grassroots-driven organization, advocates for the growth and development of adult day services in California and nationally. CAADS was the first state association formed in the United States for the purpose of advancing adult day services. CAADS member-centers provide innovative day programs that support individuals with physical or mental disabilities and older adults with Alzheimer's disease and their families.
A nationally recognized leader in the field of aging, the Association is governed by the CAADS Board of Directors and provides advocacy, timely information, analysis, technical assistance, education, and networking opportunities for member organizations. CAADS members agree to abide by the Association's Bylaws and Code of Ethics. For more information on CAADS Membership click here!
The
2010 CAADS Annual Report
highlights the Associations efforts to build state relationships, pursue legislation,
and provide education, training and public awareness.
CAADS Members-Only
Online Benefits
Among the key benefits
available to CAADS members on the Members-Only page
are:
- State Budget Information - updated frequently!
- Medi-Cal Updates
- Licensing Updates
- Laws & Regulations for ADHC, ADP, and ADCRC
- Advocacy & Legislative Alerts
- Funding Sources
- Technical Assistance
- Membership Roster
The Alliance for Leadership
and Education (A.L.E.) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit arm of CAADS. The A.L.E. mission
is to advance innovation and quality in Adult Day Service through research and analysis, education
and training, and leadership for the benefit of consumers and their caregivers. The organization
is governed by the 7-member
A.L.E. Board of Directors.
The
2010 A.L.E. Annual Report
summarizes the year's grant activities and initiatives focused on Quality of Care, Public Education
and Information.
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TEL: (916) 552-7400 || FAX: (866) 725-3123
EMAIL: caads@caads.org
THE STAFF
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Recent Coverage
San Diego Union-Tribune
FEB 14, 2012
More than expected qualify for adult day health program
Janet Lavelle
Key Words:
Adult Day Health Centers program | Community-Based Adult Services or CBAS | Loving Care Adult Health Center | Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers | Neighborhood House Adult Day Health Care Center | Redwood Elderlink
Labor Project for Working Families
2012 Winter Newsletter
Caring in the New Economy
Harder Times Ahead for Family Caregivers
Jenya Cassidy
Key Words:
Adult Day Care | Adult Day Health Care Centers
California Healthline
FEB 13, 2012
Features
Health Reform Shifting From Planning to Action
David Gorn
Key Words:
patient-centered medical home approach | physician extenders | Adult Day Health Care services | Community Based Adult Services program
KGET 17
FEB 7, 2012
Adult daycare's future hangs in the balance
Rachelle Murcia
Key Words:
ElderLife | Kern Medical Center | adult day care | adult health care | adult day health care | community-based adult services | CBAS
Sacramento Bee
FEB 6, 2012
Capitol Alert
Obama administration rejects California's Medi-Cal copays
Kevin Yamamura
Key Words:
copay plan would hurt low-income patients by cutting access to health care
Sacramento Bee
FEB 6, 2012
Dealing with eldercare causes relationship stress
Judi Light Hopson, Emma H. Hopson and Ted Hagen
Key Words:
adult day care facilities
California Progress Report
FEB 3, 2012
Brown Administration Will Implement Short-Term Delay In Medi-Cal Payments For Month of March
Marty Omoto
Key Words:
adult day health centers | Adult Day Health Care Centers (ADHC)
California Healthline
FEB 2, 2012
Capitol Desk
Adult Day Health Services Budget Looks Familiar
David Gorn
Key Words:
Community-Based Adult Services program | Keeping Adults Free from Institutions program | adult day services plan | KAFI program | adult day health care program | ADHC transition plan | CBAS
Napa Valley Register
JAN 29, 2012
Neighbor2Neighbor: Napa Valley Hospice & Adult Day Services
Hilary Zunin
Key Words:
Napa Valley Hospice & Adult Day Services | Adult Day Services
California Healthline
JAN 26, 2012
Features
L.A. Senior Advocates Stand Up to Budget Cuts
Stephanie Stephens
Key Words:
Adult Day Health Care | ADHC program | Community-Based Adult Services program | St. Barnabus Senior Services
AARP.ORG
JAN 26, 2012
Court Blocks California From Closing Health Centers
Low-income older residents will continue to get needed services
Judi Hasson
Key Words:
adult day health centers | Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) | Yolo Adult Day Health Center
California Healthline
JAN 25, 2012
Long-Term Care
Settlement in Adult Day Health Care Case OK'd
Key Words:
adult day health care services | ADHC | Community-Based Adult Services
California Healthline
JAN 25, 2012
Capitol Desk
Judge Calls ADHC Settlement a Win-Win
David Gorn
Key Words:
adult day health care services | ADHC | Community-Based Adult Services | CBAS
Sacramento Bee
JAN 25, 2012
Assemblywoman Yamada discusses seniors issues
Anita Creamer
Key Words:
adult day health services
Los Angeles Times
JAN 24, 2012
Judge approves settlement on adult day healthcare
Key Words:
adult day healthcare centers | Community-Based Adult Services
Napa Valley Register
JAN 20, 2012
Senior Corner
Valuable services
Betty Rhodes
Key Words:
Adult Day Health Care | Adult Day Services | California Association of Adult Day Services
California Healthline
JAN 19, 2012
Features
Financial Flexibility Could Be Key to Helping Seniors
David Gorn
Key Words:
Community Based Adult Services (CBAS, formerly known as Adult Day Health Care) | ADHC
Contra Costa Times
JAN 18, 2012
Gov. Jerry Brown pitches new taxes, budget cuts at City Hall, Burbank
Dakota Smith and Barbara Jones
Key Words:
Adult day health care | adult day care centers
CBS San Francisco
JAN 18, 2012
HealthWatch: Plan To Combat Alzheimer's Moves Forward
Dr. Kim Mulvihill
Key Words:
LifeLong Adult Day Health Care Center
HealthyCal.org
JAN 11, 2012
Aging in a land of youth
Matt Perry
Key Words:
adult day health care
Sacramento Bee
JAN 11, 2012
Looking after fellow elderly serves as fountain of youth
Anita Creamer
Key Words:
adult day health clients
California Healthline
JAN 9, 2012
Capitol Desk
Could New Not-for-Profit Requirement Limit Patient Access?
David Gorn
Key Words:
adult day health care centers | Community Based Adult Services program | CBAS | California Association of Adult Day Services | ADHC
Los Angeles Times
JAN 7, 2012
California in retreat on social service spending
Michael J. Mishak and Chris Megerian
Key Words:
adult day-care centers
Forbes
JAN 4, 2012
The Battle over California's Adult Day Programs
Howard Gleckman, Contributor
Key Words:
adult day programs
Kaiser Health News
JAN 3, 2012
Case-by-Case, California Examines Adult Day Care
Sarah Varney, KQED
Key Words:
Napa Valley Adult Day Services
Mountain View Voice
DEC 30, 2011
Suit brings new rules to senior daycare
Class-action settlement good news for Rose Kleiner patients
Nick Veronin
Key Words:
Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center | adult day health care | Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) | Adult day care centers
Asian Journal
DEC 29, 2011
Medi-Cal Payment reductions
Key Words:
adult day health care (ADHC) | community-based adult services program
The Bay Citizen
DEC 27, 2011
A Reprieve for Adult Day Health Care Centers
State is offering a scaled-back program for seniors
Casey Capachi, Oakland North
Key Words:
California's adult day health care centers | 2012 adult care program | Hong Fook Adult Day Care Centers | CBAS, Community-Based Adult Services | LifeLong Medical Care center | Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay
San Francisco Chronicle / sfgate.com
DEC 26, 2011
Blog
Adult daycare centers, facing cutbacks, saved from total funding cutoff
Casey Capachi
Key Words:
adult day health care centers | 2012 adult care program | Hong Fook Adult Day Care Centers
California Progress Report
DEC 25, 2011
Brown Administration Implementing $623 Million Medi-Cal Provider Reductions
Marty Omoto, California Disability Action Network
Key Words:
Adult Day Health Centers | Community-Based Adult Services program
KQED Public Radio
DEC 21, 2011
California Report
Saving A Program For State's Most Fragile Citizens
[ 4:43 minute Audio ]
Sarah Varney
Key Words:
Napa Valley Hospice and Adult Day Services
Radio Alice 97.3 / radioalice.radio.com
DEC 18, 2011
Family Bridges, Inc., And Bayview Hunters Point Senior Services
[ 19:38 minute Audio ]
Liz Saint John
Featuring:
Corinne Jan, Family Bridges, Inc. | Cathy Davis, Bayview Hunters Point Senior Services
Eureka Times-Standard
DEC 16, 2011
Joy, gratitude, thanks
Joyce Hayes
Key Words:
Adult Day Health Care | California Association for Adult Day Services | Disability Rights California | ADHC | Community Based Adult Services (CBAS) | Humboldt County Senior Services
NBC Bay Area
DEC 15, 2011
Jewish Community Center to Suddenly Shut Down
Preschool and senior citizen programs cancelled on short notice.
Mike Anderson
Key Words:
Millman Adult Day Program
San Jose Mercury News
DEC 15, 2011
Walnut Creek Jewish Community Center set to shut down Friday
Elisabeth Nardi, Contra Costa Times
Key Words:
(adult day program)
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Videos / YouTube
What would happen if California's Governor and Legislature made a mistake?
Oakland Rally to STOP Elimination of ADHC
OCT 27, 2011
San Francisco Rally to SAVE ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE
OCT 20, 2011
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