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CA Welf & Inst Code § 4691.12 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 5 - Regional Center Rates for Nonresidential Services|Section 4691.12.

4691.12.  (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, to the extent funds are appropriated in the annual Budget Act for this purpose, and contingent upon the approval of federal funding, the department shall provide a rate increase effective January 1, 2020, for all of the following services:(A) Specified services for which rates are set by the department or through negotiations between the regional centers and service providers.(B) Rates paid for supported employment services, as specified in subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 4860.(C) Vouchered community-based services, as specified in paragraph (7) of subdivision (c) of Section 4688.21.(2) The rate increase shall be applied to rates in effect on December 31, 2019, less the amount of any one-time rate increases for developmental services, as authorized in the Budget Act of 2018 (Chapter 29 of the Statutes of 2018). The rate increase shall be applied as a percentage, and this percentage shall be the same for all providers within each service category, as established by the department and set forth in the supplemental rate increase schedule posted on the department’s internet website.(3) The rate increase provided in this subdivision shall not apply to those services for which rates are determined by other entities, including, but not limited to, the State Department of Health Care Services or the State Department of Social Services, or are usual and customary.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law or regulation, to the extent funds are appropriated in the annual Budget Act for this purpose, and contingent upon the approval of federal funding, the department shall provide a rate increase effective January 1, 2021, for all of the following services:(A) Independent living programs that use the service code identified in paragraph (35) of subdivision (a) of Section 54342 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.(B) Infant development programs that use the service code identified in paragraph (37) of subdivision (a) of Section 54342 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.(C) Early start specialized therapeutic services provided by vendors classified by a regional center as early start specialized therapeutic services providers pursuant to Section 54356 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.(2) The rate increase shall be applied to rates in effect on December 31, 2020. The rate increase shall be applied as a percentage, and this percentage shall be the same for all providers within each service category, as established by the department and set forth in the rate increase schedule posted on the department’s internet website.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 76, Sec. 50. (AB 136) Effective July 16, 2021. Note: If and when this section ceases to be implemented (pursuant to subd. (b)), see Section 4692.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4693 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 5 - Regional Center Rates for Nonresidential Services|Section 4693.

4693.  For the purposes of this article, “infant day program” means a day training and activity program where infants and their families are provided training individually and in groups for a day or less, and are provided an organized program of activity. These programs are designed to encourage the development and adjustment of the infants in the community and their homes, and to prepare the infants for entrance into classes of local schools or other appropriate facilities.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 168, Sec. 3. Effective April 24, 1982.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4694 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 5 - Regional Center Rates for Nonresidential Services|Section 4694.

4694.  Commencing July 1, 2006, all regional center vendors who are qualified providers under Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1396 et seq.) and are serving individuals enrolled under the Home- and Community-based Services Waiver program for persons with developmental disabilities, shall ensure that billing information provided to regional centers identifies each individual consumer and, for each consumer, the specific dates of service, location of service, service unit, unit costs, and other information necessary to support billing under the home- and community-based services waiver. Regional centers shall also ensure that their contractual and other billing and payment arrangements with providers require the provision of any information necessary to support billing under the Home- and Community-based Services Waiver program. Resources provided to regional centers, pursuant to the Budget Act of 2006 and following budgets, to implement this provision shall be allocated to the regional centers only until implementation of a statewide electronic data system that collects the billing information necessary to support billing under the Home- and Community-based Services Waiver program.(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 74, Sec. 56. Effective July 12, 2006.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4695 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 6 - Residential Facility Staff Training|Section 4695.

4695.  The State Department of Developmental Services shall offer, through the regional centers, in conjunction with community colleges which elect to participate, a uniform statewide training program for directors or licensees of residential facilities serving persons with developmental disabilities. The training program shall be at the college level, and shall be given for college credits.(Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 735, Sec. 1.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4696 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 7 - Regional Center Clients Requiring Mental Health Services|Section 4696.

4696.  The Legislature places a high priority on ensuring that regional center clients and their families can avail themselves of mental health services which are appropriate to meet their needs. The purpose of this article is to determine methods of identifying these clients as well as the type and extent of services which should be available.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 36, Sec. 1. Effective March 31, 1986.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4696.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 7 - Regional Center Clients Requiring Mental Health Services|Section 4696.3.

4696.3.  A regional center shall notify the clients’ rights advocate, as described in Section 4433, of all consumers placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold or in a Lanterman-Petris-Short conservatorship pursuant to Section 5250, 5260, 5270.10, 5300, or 5350.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 28, Sec. 29. (SB 81) Effective June 27, 2019.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4697 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 7 - Regional Center Clients Requiring Mental Health Services|Section 4697.

4697.  (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) The methods of establishing rates of payment for providers of services and supports to persons with developmental disabilities in the community should reflect the actual costs of ensuring high quality and stable services.(2) State law and regulations should reflect the type and design of community-based services and supports necessary to best meet the needs and choices of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.(3) The licensing, vendoring, and monitoring of service and support providers is necessary to ensure the safety and satisfaction of consumers and should be achieved in a manner that is respectful of consumer privacy and choices, responsive to consumers and families, minimizes complexity and duplication, fosters partnership between state agencies and regional centers and provider in the delivery of high-quality services and supports, and respond swiftly to protect the rights and health of consumers.(4) System stakeholders must work collaboratively and continuously to ensure that the design, funding methodology, and monitoring of the service and support delivery system reflects the values and goals of those served.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that the State Department of Developmental Services facilitate joint meetings between system stakeholders, as appropriate, to review the service delivery system and make recommendations for change when desirable. The efforts may include, but are not limited to:(1) The process by which regional centers vendor providers of services and supports and make recommendations for changes to improve the quality of services and supports and choices of consumers and families in selecting providers.(2) Ratesetting methodologies and recommendations to maximize cost-effectiveness while emphasizing quality, variety, and flexibility in the delivery of services and supports.(3) The various monitoring and oversight functions of state and local agencies and recommendations for improving effectiveness and minimizing duplication.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1043, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4698.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 6 - Development and Support of Community Facilities and Programs|ARTICLE 8 - Community Crisis Home Certification|Section 4698.1.

4698.1.  (a) A certificate of program approval shall not be issued pursuant to this article until the publication in Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations of emergency regulations filed by the State Department of Developmental Services. These regulations shall be developed in consultation with stakeholders, including the State Department of Social Services, consumer advocates, and regional centers. The regulations shall address at least all of the following:(1) Program standards, including program design requirements, staffing structure, staff qualifications, and training. Training requirements shall include all of the following:(A) A minimum of 16 hours of emergency intervention training, which shall include the techniques the facility will use to prevent injury and maintain safety regarding consumers who are a danger to self or others and shall emphasize positive behavioral supports and techniques that are alternatives to physical restraint.(B) Additional training for direct care staff to address the specialized needs of the consumers, including training in emergency interventions.(2) Requirements and timelines for the development and updating of each consumer’s individual program plan, including time-limited objectives and a plan to transition the consumer to his or her prior residence or an alternative community-based residential setting with needed services and supports. In developing these regulations, the department shall place a high priority on transitioning the consumer to his or her prior residence, when that is the preferred objective in the consumer’s individual program plan.(3) Procedures and requirements for identifying and providing supplemental and ancillary staffing and supports, including therapeutic, behavioral, and clinical services and supports, based on individual consumer need.(4) The rate methodology.(5) Consumer rights and protections.(b) The adoption, amendment, repeal, or readoption of a regulation authorized by this section is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, or general welfare for purposes of Sections 11346.1 and 11349.6 of the Government Code, and the State Department of Developmental Services is hereby exempted from the requirement that it describe specific facts showing the need for immediate action. These emergency regulations shall be developed in consultation with system stakeholders. A certificate of compliance for these implementing regulations shall be filed within 24 months following the adoption of the first emergency regulations filed pursuant to this section. The emergency regulations may be readopted and remain in effect until approval of the certificate of compliance.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 30, Sec. 21. (SB 856) Effective June 20, 2014.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4700 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4700.

4700.  Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 506, Sec. 2.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4701.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4701.1.

4701.1.  Adequate notice, as defined by Section 4701, shall inform the recipient and authorized representative of both of the following:(a) Whether or not the individual is eligible for an exemption or exception to the action the service agency proposes to take as specified in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 4648, subdivision (d) of Section 4648.35, subdivision (c) of Section 4648.5, subdivision (d) of Section 4659, subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 4686.5, subdivision (i) of Section 4689, and subdivisions (a) and (d) of Section 4689.05, subdivision (b) of Section 95004 of the Government Code, and paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 95020 of the Government Code.(b) The specific law supporting any of the above-specified exemptions or exceptions.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 717, Sec. 136. (SB 853) Effective October 19, 2010.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4701.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4701.5.

4701.5.  “Applicant” means a person who has applied for services from a service agency, or on whose behalf services have been applied for.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 506, Sec. 2.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4701.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4701.6.

4701.6.  (a) “Authorized representative” means the conservator of an adult, the guardian, conservator, or parent or person having legal custody of a minor claimant, or a person or agency appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 4541 and authorized in writing by the claimant or by the legal guardian, conservator, or parent or person having legal custody of a minor claimant to act for or represent the claimant under this chapter.(b) “Authorized representative” also means a responsible adult appointed by a court order made pursuant to subdivision (j) of Section 319, subdivision (a) of Section 361, or subdivision (b) of Section 726, who the court determines is an appropriate representative for the minor, and who does not have a conflict of interest, as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 7579.5 of the Government Code, including, but not limited to, a foster parent, caregiver, or court appointed special advocate.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 367, Sec. 16. (SB 1264) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4702 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4702.

4702.  “Claimant” means an applicant for or recipient of services who has filed for a fair hearing.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 506, Sec. 2.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4702.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4702.5.

4702.5.  “Days” means calendar days unless otherwise noted.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 506, Sec. 2.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4702.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4702.6.

4702.6.  “Hearing request form” means a document that shall include the name, address, and birth date of the claimant, date of request, reason for the request, and name, address, and relationship to the claimant of the authorized representative, if any, and whether the claimant is a participant in the medicaid home and community-based waiver. The hearing request form shall also indicate whether the claimant or his or her authorized representative is requesting mediation. A copy of the appointment of the authorized representative, by the claimant or the State Council on Developmental Disabilities if any, shall also be included.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 409, Sec. 55. (AB 1595) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4702.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4702.7.

4702.7.  For purposes of this section, “medicaid home and community-based waiver participant” means an individual deemed eligible and receiving services through the Medicaid Home and Community-based waiver program.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 416, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4703 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4703.

4703.  “Persons who have the right to request a fair hearing” means applicant, recipient, applicant or recipient’s legal guardian or conservator, applicant or recipient’s parent, if a minor, and applicant or recipient’s authorized representative.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 506, Sec. 2.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4703.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4703.5.

4703.5.  “Recipient” means a person with a developmental disability who is eligible for and receives services from a service agency.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 506, Sec. 2.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4703.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4703.6.

4703.6.  “Responsible state agency” means the state agency with which a state appeal is required to be filed.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 506, Sec. 2.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4703.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4703.7.

4703.7.  “Services” means the type and amount of services and service components set forth in the recipient’s individual program plan pursuant to Section 4646.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 506, Sec. 2.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4704 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4704.

4704.  “Service agency” means any developmental center or regional center that receives state funds to provide services to persons with developmental disabilities.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 310, Sec. 47. Effective August 19, 1998.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4704.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4704.5.

4704.5.  For purposes of Sections 4710.9, 4711, 4711.5, 4711.7, 4712, and 4712.5, the director of the responsible state agency includes a designee thereof, which may, but need not, be a public or private agency that contracts with the State Department of Developmental Services for the provision of hearing officers or mediators.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 310, Sec. 48. Effective August 19, 1998.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4704.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 7 - Appeal Procedure|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions|Section 4704.6.

4704.6.  Each regional center and each vendor that contracts with a regional center to provide services to consumers shall conspicuously post on its Internet Web site, if any, a link to the department’s Internet Web site page that provides a description of the appeals procedure set forth in this chapter and a department telephone number available for answering consumer and applicant appeals procedure questions.(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 512, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)