Court Order Grants Preliminary Approval of Darling v. Douglas Settlement

On December 14, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order granting preliminary approval of the Darling v. Douglas settlement agreement, directing notice to the class, and setting a scheduling order and fairness hearing. Before final approval may be granted by the court, members of the class are to be notified and afforded an opportunity to object in writing, and/or appear at the Fairness Hearing which will take place on January 24, 2012.

A copy of the notice to class members has been posted on the DHCS website at:
http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/ADHCClassActionSettlement.aspx.

DHCS will mail the notice in English to all class members. Soon thereafter, notices in threshold languages will be mailed to participants and also posted to the DHCS website. Additionally, DHCS will fax copies of the class notice to all Adult Day Health Care Centers with instructions to post the notice in their centers.
>> View Notice to Class Members (8 pages)
>> View Court Order (70 pages)

For more information about the transition of Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) to Community Based Adult Services (CBAS), click here.

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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

• Jan 12, 2011 Legislative Analyst's Overview

Governor's Proposed Budget Cuts Safety Net for Frail Elders, Disabled Adults

• Health and Human Services Budget Summary -- Fiscal Year 2011-12
• Full Budget Summary -- Fiscal Year 2011-12

$25.4 Billion State Budget Shortfall Projected for 2011-12

• Nov 20, 2010 Legislative Analyst's Report

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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