BILL ANALYSIS Ó SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Senator Ricardo Lara, Chair 2015 - 2016 Regular Session AB 1436 (Burke) - In-home supportive services: authorized representative ----------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |--------------------------------+--------------------------------| | | | |Version: May 6, 2015 |Policy Vote: HUMAN S. 5 - 0 | | | | |--------------------------------+--------------------------------| | | | |Urgency: No |Mandate: No | | | | |--------------------------------+--------------------------------| | | | |Hearing Date: August 27, 2015 |Consultant: Jolie Onodera | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- *********** 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 AB 1436 (Burke) Page 1 of ? 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. -- END --