CAADS - California Association for Adult Day Services

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CAADS 31st Annual Conference, November 5-7, 2008, San Francisco

Posted 2008-07-22
Exhibitors * Sponsors * Gift Basket Donors: CAADS NEEDS YOU! The Conference Planning Group has issued the invitation to exhibit, sponsor or donate a gift basket and encourages you to confirm your participation in these special Conference opportunities by July 30, 2008, to be listed in the event brochure distributed to adult day services providers throughout the state. Plus, exhibitors confirmed by July 30, 2008 SAVE $100 on their table-top space fee. For more information, click on the "Meetings" tab or contact CAADS.

July 28, DHCS To Conduct One Additional Cost Report Training For ADHC Providers

Posted 2008-07-10
The State of California Department of Health Services -- Audits & Investigations is offering one additional trainng session for the new ADHC Cost Report format based on the passage of SB 1755. This additional session will be held in Sacramento on July 28, 2008. Proper completion of the cost report is crucial to establishing future ADHC reimbursement. Cost Report preparers are encouraged to attend. Advance registration is required.

Important Medi-Cal and EDS Updates

Posted 2008-06-06; Updated 2008-06-26
An update regarding Medi-Cal's June budgetary holds was announced and a notice posted to the Medi-Cal Web site on June 24. For more information about the budgetary holds, provider payments during the period the state is without a budget, and the Medi-Cal payment schedule through September 29, 2008, including scheduled deferred payments and estimated payment delays based on the availability of the state's Interim Loan Funds, just go to "What's New" on the Members Only page.

Success At Last -- Adult Day Health Care Saved in Eight States!

Posted 2008-07-10
On June 30, President Bust signed into law a protection for ADHC, contained within a war supplemental spending bill that forbids the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) from implementing new state plan rehabilitation regulations until April 2009. This means that ADHC has temporary protection in federal law from CMS demands that ADHC be converted to a federal waiver. Read more.

CAADS CONNECTION: The trusted source for adult day services news and advocacy

Posted 2008-07-22
Members may view the JULY issue of CAADS newsletter on the Members Only page for
**State Budget Update **Medi-Cal Lawsuit Hearing Date Set ** Success on the Federal Front ** ADP Provider Workgroup Forming ** DHCS Audits Branch Launches ADHC Website ** ADHC Center Reduced Days and Hours of Operation ** Value of Claims Letters for ADHC  Providers***CAADS Working For You***ADP Frequently Asked Question: "What do I do when the Department of Social Services has an issue with our background check?" and ADHC Frequently Asked Question: "If the budget is not passed after July 25, 2008, how will the August cash deferral "hold" be handled?"

What's New on the Members Only Page

Posted 2008-07-08

  • July 1, 2008 at 3 PM: Members Only Alert -- Important Updates (1) Board of Directors Nomination Deadline Extended to July 15, (2) Rate Providers Should Use to Bill Medi-Cal effective July 1, (3) Provider Coalition Lawsuit Hearing Date Set, and (4) ADHC Cost Report "Make-Up" Training Date Set
  • CHP Issues Wireless Telephone Laws FAQs
  • Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) & Psychiatric Technicians (PT)
Medi-Cal Provider Coalition Lawsuit Hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court Set for July 25

Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Coalition of Nine Health Care Provider Groups, including CAADS, Seeks Preliminary Injunction to Reverse 10 Percent Cuts; Providers Say Cuts Will Reduce Timely Access to Care
Posted 2008-07-08
The nine member plaintiff coalition of health care groups, including CAADS, will have their plea for a preliminary injunction heard on July 25 in Los Angeles Superior Court. The state Attorney General had the case removed to federal court, resulting in a significant procedural delay to get the case moved back to state court. If successful, the preliminary injunction will reverse the 10% cut in Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal payment rates that took effect July 1. See Media Corner at right to view recent coverage or visit the Alliance for Patient Care web site. 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.