California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2331 — Medi-Cal: redetermination: developmental disability.

Last action — In committee: Held under submission.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Existing law, the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, requires the State Department of Developmental Services (department) to contract with regional centers to provide services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, or consumers, as defined, and their families. Existing law requires an individual to disclose to a regional center during an assessment whether he or she is eligible to receive health benefits, including under Medi-Cal. Existing law requires the department to maintain the confidentiality of information and records obtained in the course of providing intake, assessment, and services, as specified. Existing law provides for the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. The Medi-Cal program is, in part, governed and funded by federal Medicaid program provisions. Existing law generally requires a county to redetermine a Medi-Cal beneficiary's eligibility to receive Medi-Cal benefits every 12 months and whenever the county receives information about changes in a beneficiary's circumstances that may affect his or her eligibility for Medi-Cal benefits. This bill would instead require a consumer of services provided by a regional center to disclose during the initial intake whether he or she is enrolled in the Medi-Cal program. The bill would authorize the department to disclose to the county or DHCS information for the purposes of enabling the county or DHCS to perform determinations or redeterminations of eligibility for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. This bill would require a county to perform the annual eligibility redetermination of a regional center consumer with information that the county acquired during the last 36 months that is relevant to the beneficiary's Medi-Cal eligibility, and would authorize continued eligibility, until the county makes a specific determination based on facts clearly demonstrating that the beneficiary is no longer eligible for Medi-Cal benefits, as specified. The bill would require the department to make available to the counties and DHCS, on a regular basis to be determined by DHCS, a list identifying consumers receiving services at regional centers. The bill would require the implementation of these provisions only if and to the extent that federal financial participation is available and any necessary federal approvals or waivers have been obtained. Because the bill would require counties to perform additional duties regarding Medi-Cal eligibility determinations related to department consumers, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Held under submission.

  2. Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5298.)

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  5. Read second time and amended.

  6. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 24).

  7. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 17). Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.

  8. Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  9. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.

  10. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  11. Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and HUM. S.

  12. From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.

  13. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Weber · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Weber

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Votes

Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4000
Democratic 2000
Republican 1000
Total 7000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Maienschein — Yea
Thurmond — Yea
Rubio — Yea
Mark Stone — Yea
Arambula, Joaquin Democratic Yea
Reyes, Eloise Gómez Democratic Yea
Choi, Steven S. Republican Yea

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Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Human Services]

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 3000
Republican 1000
Unaffiliated 11000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Burke — Yea
Mayes — Yea
McCarty — Yea
Bigelow — Yea
Nazarian — Yea
Rodriguez — Yea
Santiago — Yea
Thurmond — Yea
Waldron — Yea
Wood — Yea
Wendy Carrillo — Yea
Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. Democratic Yea
Bonta, Mia Democratic Yea
Limón, Monique Democratic Yea
Flora, Heath Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2331 do?
Existing law, the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, requires the State Department of Developmental Services (department) to contract with regional centers to provide services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, or consumers, as defined, and their families. Existing law requires an individual to disclose to a regional center during an assessment whether he or she is eligible to receive health benefits, including under Medi-Cal. Existing law requires the department to maintain the confidentiality of information and records obtained in the course of providing intake, assessment, and services, as specified. Existing law provides for the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. The Medi-Cal program is, in part, governed and funded by federal Medicaid program provisions. Existing law generally requires a county to redetermine a Medi-Cal beneficiary's eligibility to receive Medi-Cal benefits every 12 months and whenever the county receives information about changes in a beneficiary's circumstances that may affect his or her eligibility for Medi-Cal benefits. This bill would instead require a consumer of services provided by a regional center to disclose during the initial intake whether he or she is enrolled in the Medi-Cal program. The bill would authorize the department to disclose to the county or DHCS information for the purposes of enabling the county or DHCS to perform determinations or redeterminations of eligibility for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. This bill would require a county to perform the annual eligibility redetermination of a regional center consumer with information that the county acquired during the last 36 months that is relevant to the beneficiary's Medi-Cal eligibility, and would authorize continued eligibility, until the county makes a specific determination based on facts clearly demonstrating that the beneficiary is no longer eligible for Medi-Cal benefits, as specified. The bill would require the department to make available to the counties and DHCS, on a regular basis to be determined by DHCS, a list identifying consumers receiving services at regional centers. The bill would require the implementation of these provisions only if and to the extent that federal financial participation is available and any necessary federal approvals or waivers have been obtained. Because the bill would require counties to perform additional duties regarding Medi-Cal eligibility determinations related to department consumers, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Who sponsors AB 2331?
AB 2331 is sponsored by Weber.
What is the current status of AB 2331?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 2331?
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