CAADS - California Association for Adult Day Services

What's New

CAADS Among Coalition of Health Care Providers That Filed Suit Against the State of California Over Cuts in Medi-Cal Payments

Class Action Lawsuit Aims at Preventing 10 Percent Cuts from Taking Effect July 1;
Providers Say Cuts Will Reduce Timely Access to Care
Posted 2008-05-05
In an effort to ensure that all Californians have continued access to vital health care services, a coalition seven of health care providers, CAADS among them, today filed a lawsuit against the state of California to prevent a planned 10 percent cut in Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal payments from taking effect on July 1. The class action lawsuit contends that the planned payment cuts violate state and federal laws. See Media Corner at right to view 2008-05-05 News Release. CAADS Members may view Plaintiff Quotes, a Q-n-A, and Medi-Cal Facts on the Members Only page under "What's New."

State Budget Update

Posted 2008-04-25
Non-partisan Legislative Analyst recaps budget problem -- warns of worsening revenue picture. View report presented to Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, Honorable Denise Moreno Ducheny, Chair.

CAADS Launches Petition Drive

Posted 2008-04-02; Updated 2008-04-11
A petition to urge the Governor and Legislature to reverse the 10% rate cut to adult day health care programs is now available. Our goal is to gather 10,000 signatures by May 2, to show community support for our programs and the people and families we serve. Let's show the government how much support there is for the rights of elders and persons with disabilities to continue to live with dignity in our communities with the help of ADHC!

To participate in the petition drive, all you need to do is download and print out the petition and simple instructions, or contact CAADS at (916) 552-7400 to have it sent to you by email or U.S. mail.