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Under the ADA and Section 1557 of the ACA, covered entities must provide effective communication for patients, family members, and visitors who are Deaf or hard of hearing using auxiliary aids and services. Auxiliary aids and services include equipment or services such as qualified sign-language … See more

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Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services Covered by County …

WEBUnder the Medi-Cal rules, the following Specialty Mental Health Services are covered if you meet the access and medical necessity criteria described below.4 If you are approved …

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SB 43 and CARE Court: Community FAQ Disability Rights California

WEBAfter the initial court hearing, the County Behavioral Health Department will take over as the petitioner. County Behavioral Health Agency: County behavioral health agencies and …

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Disability Rights California

WEBProposition 1 is the culmination of the Governor’s massive effort over the last two years to remake mental health services in California. The disturbing consequences will be more …

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Medi-Cal Disability Rights California

WEBSince 2011, California has been in the process of moving seniors and people with disabilities (SPDs) with Medi-Cal only and those eligible for both Medicare and Medi …

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Advance Directives Disability Rights California

WEBDisability Rights California and CNMHC have begun training mental health clients and professionals about Advance Directives. Disability Rights California staff can …

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Timely Access to Medical Care Disability Rights California

WEBTelephone access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to speak with a health professional to determine how urgent your medical needs are. Wait time cannot be more …

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Public Benefits for People with Disabilities

WEBSupplemental Security Income (SSI): These benefits are for children and adults with limited income and resources. Persons aged 65 or older are also eligible …

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Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services Covered by County …

WEBMedi-Cal covers Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) through your county’s Mental Health Plan (MHP).1 These services include a wide range of mental …

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Mental Health Disability Rights California

WEBSB 14 - Pupil health: school employee and pupil training: excused absences: youth mental and behavioral health DRC Support. This bill would also ensure that youth absences …

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Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans And Mental Health Services

WEBSome mental health services are available through fee-for-service Medi-Cal 1 providers or Medi-Cal managed care plans, while others are available only through county Mental …

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Understanding the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act

WEBPrior to 1967, California’s mental health system looked very different than it does now. Many more individuals with mental health disabilities lived in state hospitals …

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How to Get Continuity of Care In Medi-Cal Managed Care

WEBDHCS is requiring health plans to provide more Continuity of Care protections to Medi-Cal beneficiaries in certain Special Populations. If you are part of a Special Population, your …

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Programs Disability Rights California

WEBDisability Rights California (DRC) is the agency designated under federal law to protect and advocate for the rights of Californians with disabilities. We provide programs for: …

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The Home and Community Based Alternatives (HCB Alternatives) …

WEBIn California, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS, California’s Medicaid program) has been mandated by the California Legislature to “seek all …

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New Mental Health Laws in California: Grave Disability and CARE …

WEBSamuel Jain, a senior mental health policy attorney at Disability Rights California (DRC). He has a long history of involvement in California’s mental health …

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The California Office of Patients' Rights Advocates for residents …

WEBJill Ward, President of the California Association of Mental Health Patients’ Rights Advocate, praised COPR annual training for all of the Patients’ Rights Advocates …

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Fact Sheet: How Medicaid/Medi-Cal Affects Regional Center …

WEBAlthough the Lanterman Act is a state law, federal funding represents a significant portion of all funds used to support services for people with developmental …

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Legal Advocacy Unit (LAU) Disability Rights California

WEBThe Legal Advocacy Unit (LAU) is Disability Rights California’s core protection & advocacy legal program. We have about 125 employees, advocates, and support staff in six …

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

WEBCounties can conduct reassessments, as needed, by video conference until the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The county will decide what IHSS …

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Summary of Disability Rights California’s Authority under state and

WEBDRC is entitled to access to both public and private service providers, facilities, or programs that provide services, support, care, or treatment to persons with …

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