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CA Welf & Inst Code § 11466.33 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11466.33.

11466.33.  (a) If any amount is due and payable to the department as a result of a sustained overpayment to a provider for care and services in the AFDC-FC program, the department may file, in the office of any county clerk of any county in which the provider has real or personal property, a certificate if any of the following conditions are met:(1) No formal hearing is requested, the provider has not submitted a voluntary repayment agreement with the first payment, and 60 days have elapsed from the notice of audit results.(2) The provider has not submitted a voluntary repayment agreement along with the first payment, 30 days have elapsed after an adverse appeal decision by a hearing officer sustaining an overpayment, and that decision has been adopted by the department or is effective by operation of law.(b) The certificate provided for pursuant to subdivision (a) shall contain:(1) The amount due, owing, and unpaid, plus simple interest on the amount owing and unpaid beginning on the date the certificate is filed.(2) A statement that the department has complied with this section prior to the filing of the certificate.(3) A request that a lien be recorded against the provider in the amount set forth in the certificate.(c) The county clerk immediately upon the filing of the certificate shall record the lien for the State of California against the provider in the amount set forth in the certificate. The lien may be filed in the chain of title of the property.(d) The department shall pay the cost of the first lien, and providers shall be responsible for any subsequent liens on a sustained overpayment.(e) For the first certificate filed by the department pursuant to this section, the county shall waive all filing fees.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 773, Sec. 98. (AB 403) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11466.34 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11466.34.

11466.34.  (a) (1) At any time within 10 years of the recording of a lien pursuant to Section 11466.33, the department may bring an action, in a superior court in the county in which the lien is filed, seeking a judgment to establish the lien as a judgment lien.(2) If a judgment is obtained pursuant to paragraph (1), the county recorder shall record the lien as a judgment lien.(b) An abstract of a judgment obtained pursuant to subdivision (a) or a copy thereof may be recorded with the county recorder of any county. From the time of recording, the judgment shall constitute a lien upon all real or personal property of the provider in that county owned by the provider at the time, or that the provider may afterwards, but before the lien expires, acquire. The judgment lien shall continue for 10 years from the time of recording of the abstract of judgment obtained pursuant to subdivision (a), unless sooner released or otherwise discharged.(c) The judgment lien may, within 10 years from the date of recording of the abstract of judgment or within 10 years from the date of the last extension of the lien in the manner provided in this section, be extended by recording a new abstract in the office of the county recorder of any county. From the date of that recording, the lien shall be extended for 10 years, unless sooner released or otherwise discharged.(d) The department may release any lien imposed pursuant to this chapter, at the provider’s cost, in which case any judgment pertaining to that lien is for all purposes null and void, if all of the following conditions are met:(1) No temporary suspension order or license revocation actions by the department’s community care licensing division is pending against a provider.(2) A provider has made at least three timely payments on a voluntary repayment agreement.(3) The provider submits to the department corroborative evidence that it is unable to obtain a loan from an institutional lender unless the lien is released.(e) Execution shall issue upon a judgment obtained pursuant to this section upon request of the department in the same manner as execution may issue upon other judgments. Sale shall be held under that execution as prescribed in the Code of Civil Procedure. In all proceedings under this section, the director or his or her authorized agents may act on behalf of the state.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 773, Sec. 99. (AB 403) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11466.35 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11466.35.

11466.35.  (a) Any licensee or member of a governing board of a nonprofit who has been determined to owe a sustained overpayment under this chapter, and who, subsequent to notice of the sustained overpayment, has its rate terminated, shall be ineligible to apply or receive a rate for any future program until the overpayment is repaid.(b) A rate application shall be denied for a provider that meets either of the following conditions:(1) A provider owing a sustained overpayment under this chapter, upon the occurrence of any additional sustained overpayment, shall be ineligible to apply or receive a rate for an existing or future program until the sustained overpayments are repaid, unless a voluntary repayment agreement is approved by the department.(2) A provider incurring a sustained overpayment that constitutes more than 60 percent of the provider’s annual rate reimbursement shall be ineligible to apply or receive a rate for any existing or future programs until the sustained overpayments are repaid, unless a voluntary repayment agreement is approved by the department.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 773, Sec. 100. (AB 403) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11466.36 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11466.36.

11466.36.  (a) The department may terminate a program rate if any of the following conditions are met:(1) The department determines that, based upon the findings of a hearing officer, a rate application or information submitted by a provider was fraudulently submitted to the department.(2) A provider is failing to provide services in accordance with the standards associated with its paid rate or in accordance with its program statement. (3) A provider with an outstanding sustained overpayment incurs a second sustained overpayment, and is unable to repay the sustained overpayments.(4) A provider has a sustained overpayment that represents 100 percent of a provider’s annual rate reimbursement.(5) A provider has a sustained overpayment and has failed to timely submit its payments on more than three occasions in a 12-month period. (b) This chapter shall not be construed to affect the department’s authority under other provisions of law for collection of provider sustained overpayments.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 773, Sec. 101. (AB 403) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11466.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11466.5.

11466.5.  The department shall collect cost data and monitor the cost of providing care and supervision, and social work services, to AFDC-FC recipients. These data shall include, but not be limited to, the costs incurred for employee wages and benefits.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 773, Sec. 102. (AB 403) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11466.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11466.6.

11466.6.  A provider who disagrees with the rate determined by the department, the rate adjusted by an audit, or a determination made in a management decision letter affecting the rate may request in writing an appeal to the department. The department shall maintain, by regulation, all-county letter, or similar written directive, procedures for the departmental appeal process.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 732, Sec. 84. (AB 404) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11467.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11467.1.

11467.1.  (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that standards be developed to address the specific needs of very young children, from birth to six years of age, experiencing the trauma of separation from their family who must be placed in out-of-home care. These standards shall provide normative guidelines differentiated by the needs specific to infants from birth to two years of age, toddlers from two years of age to four years of age, and preschool from four years of age to six years of age and shall reflect the needs of all children for a family-like setting that provides culturally appropriate nurturing, and safety.(b) The department shall assess the needs of young children and adopt standards in consultation with interested parties that shall include the following:(1) A representative of a public interest law firm specializing in children’s issues.(2) A representative of an advocacy group representing children with developmental disabilities.(3) A representative of the California Association of Children’s Homes.(4) A representative of the Association for Minority Adolescents in Residential Care Homes.(5) A representative of the California Association of Services for Children.(6) A representative of the County Welfare Directors Association.(7) A representative of the National Association of Social Workers.(8) A developmental psychologist specializing in children in shelter care.(9) A psychiatrist specializing in the emotional development of young children.(10) A pediatrician.(11) An expert in family reunification issues.(12) A specialist in the treatment of alcohol and other drug abuse.(13) A representative of the Child Welfare League of America.(14) A representative of the State Department of Developmental Services.(15) A representative of the Association of Regional Center Agencies.(c) The department shall develop standards that include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(1) The elements of a safe nurturing environment that support all aspects of a child’s development and provide opportunities to establish primary, trusting relationships with a carefully limited number of adults.(2) Psychosocial needs, primary care, parental visits, developmental support, trauma recovery, appropriate discipline, and flexibility in daily activities.(3) Guidelines for services to be provided pursuant to a case plan.(4) To the maximum extent feasible, the requirement that significant placement changes be minimized, and that they be carefully planned and implemented.(d) The standards shall be incorporated to the extent feasible into provider program statements required pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 11467.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 732, Sec. 86. (AB 404) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11467.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11467.2.

11467.2.  (a) The department shall contract with an independent evaluator to conduct a study of alternative funding mechanisms for group home care in California and to formulate a proposed funding system for the care and supervision of children who are placed in group home care. The independent evaluator shall consider and evaluate alternative funding mechanisms, including, but not limited to, cost-based rates, individual client needs-based rates, managed care rates, program type rates, and negotiated rates, and shall propose a specific mechanism and procedure, for children subject to Sections 300 or 602 who are placed in group homes. The study shall consider empirical research, current foster care program service needs, other state funding systems, and any other relevant data, including information obtained from the final report regarding the Reexamination of the Role of Group Care Within a Family Based System of Care, as mandated by Chapter 311 of the Statutes of 1998.(b) The department shall convene a steering committee to provide direction for the study, which shall be comprised of appropriate state and county agencies, as well as group home providers, current or former foster youth, and other interested parties.(c) The department shall provide a copy of the final report submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) to the appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature on or before October 1, 2001. Any proposal or recommendations submitted pursuant to this section shall not become effective unless enacted pursuant to statute.(d) Pending completion of a new rate system, this section shall not be construed in any way to prohibit recognition through the budget process of the costs of operating under the current rate system or the consideration of rate adjustments.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 108, Sec. 44. Effective July 10, 2000.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11468 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11468.

11468.  The department shall establish and maintain administrative procedures to review the rate set by the department for AFDC-FC programs, including, but not limited to, group homes, short-term residential therapeutic programs, and foster family agencies that provide treatment services.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 612, Sec. 111. (AB 1997) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11468.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11468.1.

11468.1.  The administrative review procedure for rates established pursuant to Section 11468 shall include a protest within the department and a hearing conducted by a hearing officer appointed by the director.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 732, Sec. 87. (AB 404) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11468.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11468.2.

11468.2.  (a) A provider who disagrees with a rate determination and who desires a different rate, or who has been denied a rate or had a rate terminated, may file a protest with the department within 60 days from the date of the mailing of the notification of the set rate. The protest shall include all information including documentation for the department to determine the provider’s basis for requesting a different set rate or challenge of the audit findings that affect the rate. The department may request additional documentation or information from the provider after reviewing the protest.(b) Within 90 days of receipt of the final documentation or information, the department shall issue a decision letter indicating the department’s decision on the protest which shall include the department’s basis for the action taken. This time period may be extended by the department for good cause.(c) If the provider does not concur with the rate protest decision letter, a written appeal may be filed with the department within 60 days of receipt of the decision letter. The appeal shall be accompanied with full supporting documentation. The department may request additional information.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 732, Sec. 88. (AB 404) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11468.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11468.3.

11468.3.  (a) The appeal filed with the department pursuant to Section 11468.2 shall specify whether the provider does or does not wish that an informal conference among the parties be held, together with the reasons therefor. Either party may request, or the hearing officer may order, that a telephone conference call be initiated among the parties for discussion of the advisability of conducting an informal conference. The hearing officer shall decide whether an informal conference would be appropriate and notify the parties of this decision in writing.(b) If the hearing officer determines that an informal conference is appropriate, it shall be ordered and scheduled as soon as reasonably possible. The hearing officer shall preside at this informal conference.(c) The department shall mail written notice of the time and place of the informal conference to each party at least 10 calendar days before the date of the informal conference. This period may be shortened with the consent of the parties. Any party may waive notice.(d) Efforts shall be made to resolve the facts and issues in dispute in a fair and equitable manner, subject to the requirements of state and federal law.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 9. Effective April 10, 1990.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11468.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11468.4.

11468.4.  (a) The hearing regarding a rate held pursuant to Section 11468.1 shall be conducted no later than 180 days after the filing of a timely and specific statement of disputed issues by the provider.(b) The hearing officer shall take the matter under submission at the conclusion of the hearing. A proposed decision, in a form that may be adopted as the decision of the department, shall be submitted to the department within 180 days after the closure of the record.(c) Within 120 days after submission of the hearing officer’s proposed decision, the department shall:(1) Adopt the proposed decision with or without reading or hearing the record.(2) Reject the proposed decision and adopt an alternative decision based upon the documentary and electronically recorded record, with or without taking additional evidence.(3) Refer the matter to the same or a different hearing officer to take additional evidence. If the case is so assigned, the hearing officer shall, within 90 days, prepare a proposed decision, based upon the additional evidence and the documentary and electronically recorded record of the prior hearing. The department may then take one of the actions described in subdivision (c) in regard to the new proposed decision. The department may return a proposed decision only twice on the same appeal.(d) (1) The department’s decision shall be final when the decision is mailed to the parties. However, the department retains jurisdiction to correct clerical errors.(2) Copies of the final decision of the department, and the hearing officer’s proposed decision if it was not adopted by the department, shall be mailed by certified mail to the parties.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 732, Sec. 89. (AB 404) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11468.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11468.5.

11468.5.  The provider may request review of the final decision of the department made pursuant to Section 11468.4 in accordance with Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, within six months of the issuance of the director’s final decision.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 732, Sec. 90. (AB 404) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 11469.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3 - AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE|CHAPTER 2 - California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act|ARTICLE 6 - Computation and Payment of Aid Grants|Section 11469.1.

11469.1.  The performance standards and outcome measures required by Section 11469 shall meet all of the following requirements:(a) They shall include indicators of quality of care, including, but not limited to, stability of placement, reduction in recidivism, educational progress, and improvement in social behavior, and shall not consist solely of fiscal indicators, such as cost-avoidance due to reduction or avoidance of out-of-home care.(b) They shall apply to all providers of out-of-home care, including, but not limited to, providers of services provided either directly by, or under contract with, a county welfare department or county probation department.(c) They shall be used to develop baseline standards against which to measure future performance and to provide a basis for making comparisons among different programs and placements.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 950, Sec. 7. Effective October 11, 1993.)