How AB 2081 changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the California codes: Section 14132.991 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

• Section 14132.991 of the Welfare and Institutions Code

  10,000, Nothing in this subdivision is intended to alter or supersede existing federal requirements applicable to the HCBA Waiver, including requirements related to enrollment priorities for individuals transitioning from institutional settings or similar programs and for individuals under 21 years of age. The addition of new waiver slots pursuant to this subdivision shall be implemented in a manner consistent with those requirements. (c)(1)By March 1, 2027, the department shall seek any necessary amendments to the HCBA Waiver to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to enroll all individuals who are eligible for, and express an interest in, participating in the HCBA Waiver who are currently on a waiting list.(2)The department shall continue to monitor the capacity of the HCBA Waiver and shall expand capacity through any necessary HCBA Waiver amendments at least 180 calendar days prior to reaching capacity, based on enrollment trends, to ensure that no individual is placed on a waiting list for the HCBA Waiver. (d) (e) → (6) Beginning January 1, 2027, semiannually evaluate the populations described in paragraph (3) based on the net impact of enrollment in the HCBA Waiver on health care utilization costs in order to maintain the aggregate cost neutrality described in paragraph (2). Based on this evaluation, the department may designate additional populations under paragraph (3) for whom enrollment in the HCBA Waiver would be cost neutral in order to respond to changes in the needs of the eligible population and available health care services over time. 5,000, This subdivision does not require the department to enroll individuals in all waiver slots described in this subdivision if doing so would be inconsistent with achieving the aggregate annual cost neutrality described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) or with the most recent evaluation conducted pursuant to paragraph (6) of subdivision (a). (c) (d)

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