BILL ANALYSIS Ó
SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Senator Ricardo Lara, Chair
2015 - 2016 Regular Session
AB 1436 (Burke) - In-home supportive services: authorized
representative
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|Version: May 6, 2015 |Policy Vote: HUMAN S. 5 - 0 |
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|Urgency: No |Mandate: No |
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|Hearing Date: August 27, 2015 |Consultant: Jolie Onodera |
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*********** ANALYSIS ADDENDUM - SUSPENSE FILE ***********
The following information is revised to reflect amendments
adopted by the committee on August 27, 2015
Bill
Summary: AB 1436 would authorize an applicant for, or recipient
of, the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program to designate
an individual to act as his or her authorized representative for
purposes of the IHSS program, as specified.
Fiscal
Impact:
One-time costs potentially in excess of $50,000 (General Fund)
to the Department of Social Services (DSS) to develop and
adopt regulations. One-time costs to develop the standardized
statewide form are estimated to be minor.
Potentially increase in IHSS administrative costs (Federal
Fund/General Fund) for counties to review agreement forms,
verify eligibility of authorized representatives for cases not
requiring a written appointment, and potentially issue
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additional notices similar to the process in the Medi-Cal
program.
Potential increase in IHSS program costs (Federal Fund/General
Fund) related to more successful enrollment and provision of
services from assistance in the application and
redetermination process, to the extent representatives are
able to better represent and/or communicate the actual needs
of applicants and recipients. Increases in IHSS program costs
could be offset in whole or in part to the extent individuals
would have otherwise not been able to remain in their own
homes but would require more costly facility care.
Author
Amendments: Clarify and streamline the administrative process
to be utilized.
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