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CA Welf & Inst Code § 4843 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 12 - Community Living Continuums|Section 4843.

4843.  To accomplish the goals enumerated in Section 4833, the director may:(a) Develop a continuum training model and provide technical assistance to providers of community living arrangements through state and county agencies and regional center professional collaboration.(b) Establish competency-based training programs.(c) Centralize and increase the availability and dissemination of information regarding community living arrangements.(d) Assist the agencies in community living continuums and regional centers in the recruitment of qualified care providers and staff in order to fulfill the increasing need for quality living arrangements and support services.(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1232.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4844 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 12 - Community Living Continuums|Section 4844.

4844.  The Director of Developmental Services shall initiate and monitor interagency performance agreements between the Department of Rehabilitation, the State Department of Health Care Services, the State Department of Social Services, and the Department of Housing and Community Development to ensure planning, coordination, and resource sharing.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 34, Sec. 78. (SB 1009) Effective June 27, 2012.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4845 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 12 - Community Living Continuums|Section 4845.

4845.  If authorized by regulations adopted by the department and if not available through other state or local programs, the continuum services may with respect to the designated agency, include, but shall not be limited to:(a) Family subsidy programs.(b) In-home support services.(c) Subsidized adoptive and quasi-adoptive foster care services.(d) Alternative respite services.(e) Crisis assistance.(f) Independent and semi-independent living.(g) Group living for six or fewer persons.(h) Programs to meet the special needs of individuals who are medically fragile.(i) Services to persons requiring maximum supervision due to intensive behavioral and severe developmental special needs.It is not the intent of this section to release any other state or local agency of its program responsibilities.(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1232.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4846 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 12 - Community Living Continuums|Section 4846.

4846.  Interagency agreements shall be established between the regional centers and the community living continuums to assure clear roles and responsibilities for delivery of services; and may include the Department of Rehabilitation Independent Living Programs where applicable.(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1232.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4850 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4850.

4850.  (a) The Legislature reaffirms its intent that habilitation services for adults with developmental disabilities should be planned and provided as a part of a continuum and that habilitation services should be available to enable persons with developmental disabilities to approximate the pattern of everyday living available to nondisabled people of the same age.(b) The Legislature further intends that habilitation services shall be provided to adults with developmental disabilities as specified in this chapter in order to guarantee the rights stated in Section 4502.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4850.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4850.1.

4850.1.  Notwithstanding Section 19050.9 of the Government Code, beginning July 1, 2004, the State Department of Developmental Services shall succeed to all functions and responsibilities of the Department of Rehabilitation with respect to the administration of the Habilitation Services Program established pursuant to former Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 19350) of Part 2 of Division 10.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4850.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4850.2.

4850.2.  (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided, this chapter shall only apply to those habilitation services purchased by the regional centers.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to abridge the rights stated in Section 4502.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4852 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4852.

4852.  A consumer shall be referred to a provider of habilitation services under this chapter when all of the following apply:(a) The individual is an adult who has been diagnosed as having a developmental disability.(b) The individual is determined to be in need of and has chosen habilitation services through the individual program planning process pursuant to Section 4646.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4853 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4853.

4853.  (a) When a referral for habilitation services pursuant to Section 4852 has been made and if the individual is placed in a work activity program, he or she shall be deemed presumptively eligible for a period not to exceed 90 days.(b) During the period of presumptive eligibility, the work activity program shall submit a work skills evaluation report to the regional center. The work skills evaluation report shall reflect the performance of the consumer in all of the following areas:(1) Appropriate behavior to safely conduct himself or herself in a work setting.(2) Adequate attention span to reach a productivity level in paid work.(3) Ability to understand and act on simple instructions within a reasonable length of time.(4) Ability to communicate basic needs and understand basic receptive language.(5) Attendance level.(c) During the period of presumptive eligibility, the individual program plan planning team shall, pursuant to Section 4646, utilize the work skills evaluation report to determine the appropriateness of the referral.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4854 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4854.

4854.  In developing the individual habilitation service plan pursuant to Section 4853, the habilitation service provider shall develop specific and measurable objectives to determine whether the consumer demonstrates ability to reach or maintain individual employment goals in all of the following areas:(a) Participation in paid work for a specified period of time.(b) Obtaining or sustaining a specified productivity rate.(c) Obtaining or sustaining a specified attendance level.(d) Demonstration of appropriate behavior for a work setting.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4854.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4854.1.

4854.1.  The individual program plan planning team, shall, pursuant to Section 4646, meet, when it is necessary to review any of the following:(a) The appropriateness of job placement.(b) The appropriateness of the services available at the Work Activity Program or Supported Employment Program.(c) The individual habilitation service plan.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4855 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4855.

4855.  When an individual who is eligible for habilitation services under this chapter is referred to the Department of Rehabilitation for vocational rehabilitation services, including supported employment services, and is placed on a Department of Rehabilitation waiting list for vocational rehabilitation as a result of the Department of Rehabilitation’s order of selection regulations, the regional center shall authorize appropriate services for the individual pursuant to this chapter as needed until services can be provided by the vocational rehabilitation program.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4857 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4857.

4857.  The regional center shall purchase habilitation services pursuant to the individual program plan. Habilitation services shall continue as long as satisfactory progress is being made toward achieving the objectives of the individual habilitation service plan or as long as these services are determined by the regional center to be necessary to maintain the individual at their highest level of vocational functioning, or to prepare the individual for referral to vocational rehabilitation services.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4857.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4857.1.

4857.1.  Regional centers may purchase habilitation services only from providers who are accredited community nonprofit agencies that provide work activity services or supported employment services, or both, and that have been vendored as described in Section 4861 and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. Habilitation services providers who, on July 1, 2004, are providing services to consumers shall be deemed to be an approved vendor.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4858 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4858.

4858.  (a) Each work activity program vendor shall, at a minimum, annually review the status of consumers participating in their program to determine whether these individuals would benefit from vocational rehabilitation services, including supported employment.(b) If it is determined that the consumer would benefit from vocational rehabilitation services, the work activity program vendor shall, in conjunction with the regional center and in accordance with the individual program plan process, refer the consumer to the Department of Rehabilitation.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4859 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4859.

4859.  (a) The department shall adopt regulations to establish rates for work activity program services subject to the approval of the Department of Finance. The regulations shall provide for an equitable and cost-effective ratesetting procedure in which each specific allowable service, activity, and provider administrative cost comprising an overall habilitation service, as determined by the department, reflects the reasonable cost of service. Reasonable costs shall be determined biennially by the department, subject to audit at the discretion of the department.(b) The department shall adopt the existing work activity program rates as of July 1, 2004, that shall remain in effect until the next ratesetting year.(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 4648, the regional center shall pay the work activity program rates established by the department.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4861 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4861.

4861.  The regional center may vendor new work activity or supported employment programs, after determining the capacity of the program to deliver effective services, and assessing the ability of the program to comply with CARF requirements.(a) Programs that receive the regional center’s approval to provide supported employment services shall receive rates in accordance with Section 4860.(b) A new work activity program shall receive the statewide average rate, as determined by the department. As soon as the new work activity program has a historical period of not less than three months that is representative of the cost per consumer, as determined by the department, the department shall set the rate in accordance with Section 4859.(c) The regional center may purchase services from new work activity programs and supported employment programs, even though the program in not yet accredited by CARF, if all of the following apply:(1) The vendor can demonstrate that the program is in compliance with certification standards established by the Department of Rehabilitation, to allow a period for becoming CARF accredited.(2) (A) The program commits, in writing, to apply for accreditation by CARF within three years of the approval to purchase services by the regional center.(B) CARF shall accredit a program within four years after the program has been vendored.(d) The regional center may approve or disapprove proposals submitted by new or existing vendors based on all of the following criteria to the extent that it is federally permissible:(1) The need for a work activity or supported employment program.(2) The capacity of the vendor to deliver work activity or supported employment services effectively.(3) The ability of the vendor to comply with the requirements of this section.(4) The ability of the vendor to achieve integrated paid work for consumers served in supported employment.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4862 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4862.

4862.  (a) The length of a work activity program day shall not be less than five hours, excluding the lunch period.(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the length of a work activity program day shall not be reduced from the length of the work activity program day in the historical period that was the basis for the approved habilitation services rate.(2) (A) A work activity program may, upon consultation with, and prior written approval from, the regional center, change the length of a work activity program day.(B) If the regional center approves a reduction in the work activity program day pursuant to subparagraph (A), the department may change the work activity program rate.(c) (1) A work activity program may change the length of a work activity program day for a specific consumer in order to meet the needs of that consumer, if the regional center, upon the recommendation of the individual program planning team, approves the change.(2) The work activity program shall specify in writing to the regional center the reasons for any proposed change in a work activity program day on an individual basis.(Amended (as being added July 1, 2004, by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226) by Stats. 2003, Ch. 886, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 4 of Ch. 886.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4863 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4863.

4863.  (a) In accordance with regulations adopted by the department, and if agreed upon by the work activity program and the regional center, hourly billing shall be permitted, provided that it does not increase the regional center’s costs when used in lieu of full-day or half-day billing. A work activity program shall be required to submit a request for the hourly billing option to the regional center not less than 60 days prior to the program’s proposed implementation of this billing option.(b) If a work activity program and the regional center elect to utilize hourly billing, the hourly billing process shall be required to be used for a minimum of one year.(c) When the hourly billing process is being used, the definitions contained in subdivisions (h) and (i) of Section 4851 shall not apply.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4864 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4864.

4864.  The department shall authorize payment for absences in work activity programs and supported employment programs that are directly consequent to a declaration of a State of Emergency by the Governor. If the department authorizes payment for absences due to a state of emergency, the vendor shall bill only for absences in excess of the average number of absences experienced by the vendor during the 12-month period prior to the month in which the disaster occurred.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4865 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4865.

4865.  At the request of the Department of Rehabilitation, a work activity or supported employment program or both shall release accreditation and state licensing reports and consumer special incident reports as required by law or regulations in instances of suspected abuse.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4865.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4865.1.

4865.1.  (a) A regional center shall continue to pay the rate in effect as of June 30, 2004, for a supported employment placement group composed of a coach-to-client ratio of 1:3 when the provider submits to the State Department of Developmental Services and the regional center, by July 30, 2004, documentation that all of the following conditions apply:(1) The group was established prior to July 1, 2002.(2) The group was at the 1:3 ratio on May 1, 2004.(3) The employer will only accommodate a group of three.(b) In consultation with the regional center, the State Department of Developmental Services shall determine whether the requirements of this section have been met. The department’s decision shall be final.(c) Groups paid under this section shall meet the requirements of subdivision (r) of Section 4851 by July 1, 2005, or be subject to termination of funding pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 4860.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 228, Sec. 9.4. Effective August 16, 2004.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4866 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4866.

4866.  The department may promulgate emergency regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter. If the Department of Developmental Services promulgates emergency regulations, the adoption of the regulations shall be deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, or general welfare for purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 11346.1 of the Government Code.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 4867 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 4.5 - SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED|CHAPTER 13 - Habilitation Services For Persons With Developmental Disabilities|Section 4867.

4867.  Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to mean that work activity programs or supported employment programs cannot serve consumers who are funded by agencies other than regional centers, including, but not limited to, the Department of Rehabilitation.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 226, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004. Operative July 1, 2004, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 226.)