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NACo Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge Offers Grant Funding 

Farrah McDaid Ting Roshena Duree

February 13, 2020

The National Association of Counties (NACo), the Aetna Foundation/CVS Health, and the American Public Health Association have launched the Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge, an initiative to accelerate systems-level approaches to improving community health.

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ACES Aware Initiative Webinar

Farrah McDaid Ting Roshena Duree

February 13, 2020

The Office of the California Surgeon General and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will host a live informational webinar on Wednesday, February 26, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. The webinar will provide an overview of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Aware Initiative, why providers should screen for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs); the Medi-Cal certification and payment process; and screening tools, clinical protocols, and resources for providers.

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Counties Make Progress on Governor’s Medi-Cal Healthier California for All Initiative

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

February 6, 2020

CSAC and Counties continue to engage in the robust stakeholder process for the Governor’s Medi-Cal Healthier California for All initiative, formerly known as CalAIM. The initiative seeks to streamline and simplify the state’s Medicaid program while presenting opportunities for counties to better serve Medi-Cal beneficiaries and special populations such as foster youth, those living without shelter, and people transitioning from institutions like jails, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.

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Federal Rule Would Decimate State’s Medi-Cal Program

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

February 6, 2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed new federal rule for increased Medicaid fiscal transparency late last year called the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule, or MFAR.

CSAC, along with the County Welfare Directors Association of California, submitted comments on January 31 opposing the new rule, which would limit the types of funding states can use to draw down federal financial participation (FFP) for Medicaid services.

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Counties Deliver Unified Message on Homelessness Crisis

February 5, 2020

CSAC and numerous county associations have formed a coalition to send a clear, unified message on homelessness to the Governor and legislative leaders: innovative policy changes are required to make substantial, immediate, and sustainable progress to reduce homelessness. CSAC and partner organizations are taking a lead role with the state, cities, and other key stakeholders to develop workable solutions to address this critical issue.

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California Earned Income Tax Credit Webinar

Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

January 23, 2020

John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY), will host a webinar, CalEITC 101: Expanded State Tax Credit Puts Cash into the Pockets of California’s Most Vulnerable Transition-Age Youth, on Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

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Statewide Manage Care Models

Farrah McDaid Ting Roshena Duree

January 16, 2020

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has posted an informational chart to provide counties with managed care model type definitions and requirements. The purpose of the chart is to aid Counties and Plans in understanding the different managed care model types and the requirements for each type.

This chart includes:

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Fifth Circuit Court Rules Individual Mandate Unconstitutional

Farrah McDaid Ting Roshena Duree

December 19, 2019

This week the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) provision, known as the individual mandate, which requires individuals to have the basic level of health coverage. In a 2-1 decision the federal judges ruled the individual mandate requirement was unconstitutional.

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Substance Use Disorder Workforce Recovery and Medication Assisted Treatment Summits

Farrah McDaid Ting Roshena Duree

December 19, 2019

The California Department of Health Care Services has released dates for summits throughout the state with the purpose of providing education and resources pertaining to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), stigma reduction, and workforce engagement to address substance use disorder (SUD). The summits will take place January through February 2020.

Dates and Locations:

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Assembly Bill 2083 MOU Guidance Released

Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

December 19, 2019

The California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS), has now finalized and posted the MOU Implementation Guidance for counties.

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CSAC and County Affiliates Submit Comments for Master Plan for Aging

Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

December 19, 2019

Significant progress continues to be made toward the development of the state’s Master Plan for Aging. In order to begin gathering written feedback from the numerous stakeholders involved in this process, the Department of Aging established a deadline of December 13 for initial comments and recommendations.

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CSAC Hosts IHSS Training for Counties

Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

November 21, 2019

CSAC hosted an In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Training Wednesday for counties in partnership with the County Welfare Directors Association (CWDA) and the California Association of Public Authorities (CAPA). More than 200 county staff and public authority staff from nearly every county gathered in Sacramento for a full day of training about the new IHSS Maintenance of Effort (MOE) that was enacted by Senate Bill 80 (Chapter 27, Statutes of 2019).

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New Laws Impacting Counties: Health and Human Services

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

November 14, 2019

Governor Newsom signed 870 bills into law this year. To keep counties informed of new laws that impact them, CSAC will be publishing a series of articles to spotlight those laws in each policy area. This week, the Health and Human Services policy area provides information on new laws affecting foster care, health, homelessness, and more. Stay tuned for more updates from other policy areas over the next several weeks.

The new laws listed below become effective January 1, 2020 unless otherwise noted.

 

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Master Plan for Aging Updates

Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

October 31, 2019

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New Hotline Available to Help Vulnerable Californians During Power Shutoffs

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

October 31, 2019

As utility-initiated Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) continue to impact residents across California, the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) has established a resource website, a nonemergency hotline, and PSPS resource guide for counties and communities during power shutoffs.

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Whole Person Care Funding Application for Counties Now Available 

Farrah McDaid Ting Roshena Duree

October 24, 2019

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Healthy Brain Initiative: Funding Available

Farrah McDaid Ting Roshena Duree

October 24, 2019

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released a funding application for the Healthy Brain Initiative.

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Bringing Families Home Application Criteria

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

September 19, 2019

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) released the Bringing Families Home (BFH) Program application criteria on September 5, 2019. BFH was established through Assembly Bill 1603 (Chapter 25, Statutes 2016), designed to provide housing related assistance to child-welfare involved families, but funding was set to expire June 30, 2019.

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Progress on Master Plan for Aging

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

September 19, 2019

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Governor Signature Requests: Health and Human Services

Farrah McDaid Ting Justin Garrett Roshena Duree

September 19, 2019

As the Legislative bill deadline has passed, CSAC Health and Human Services staff took support positions on the following enrolled bills. These bills are currently being reviewed by the Governor for signature or veto. There are no HHS bills that CSAC is asking the Governor to veto.

Requesting Signature

AB 728 (Santiago)

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