The California Department of Developmental Services (CDSS) recently hosted the 4th RCFE Provider Stakeholders Meeting. The last for 2022, the meeting was an opportunity for providers to learn about changes in policy and procedure as well as share ideas and concerns.

Ca Care Association's President and Community Outreach Director, Mark Alipio, attended the meeting and gained insight on the latest industry updates. Key updates included information on the CCE capital expansion program:

1. The Department has issued a total of $100.27 million to 12 organizations/19 projects. These projects represent a variety of facility types, ranging from permanent support housing to RCFE serving the target population. 

2. CCE preservation program which is intended to immediately preserve and prevent the closure of existing licensed adult and senior care facilities, including RCFEs and ARFs.

Other items on the meeting agenda were discussed. Minutes of the meeting is available in the Care Provider member space. If not yet a member, please join for FREE as a care provider member. Then create your member account to access and download the minutes file.