How Can I Get Vaccinated?
How Can I Get Vaccinated? Vaccine Information for Family Members – January 20, 2021 The letter below from the Department of Developmental Services clarifies that family members of certain people are “health care workers” pursuant to the State of California’s Vaccination Plan (https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/). Per the letter, the eligibility of these family members can be established […]
HCBS Funding Applications Now Open
HCBS Funding Applications are upon us! This means that there is an opportunity for you, as a provider, to apply for HCBS funds to ensure that your program and/or home are in compliance with the HCBS Final Rule by March 2023. RCEB will be hosting a couple of interactive and in-depth 2-hour workshop that aims […]
Rate Changes Due to Minimum Wage Increase
Effective January 1, 2021 2021 Minimum Wage and SB 79 Increase Letter Enclosure A – Supplemental Rate Increase Enclosure B – TPR Rates Effective 1.1.21 Enclosure C – CCF Rate Schedule effective 1.1.2021
Alternative Services and Supports Technical Assistance and Training
San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) have identified a need to create a Statewide Technical Assistance and Training Agent to coordinate a variety of supports to service providers to implement the Alternative Nonresidential Services model. The Request for Proposals has concluded; Easterseals Southern California and California Disability Services Association […]
CAPTAIN Study from San Diego State University
CAPTAIN [California Autism Professional Training Network] Study from San Diego State University Are you an individual/family member on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and can provide your opinions in a 1-hour focus group? The University is requesting input from the ASD population to aid in its resource development project to benefit ASD individuals living in […]
Behavioral Health Treatment Insurance Coverage
Important Information for Families on Health Insurance Coverage of Behavioral Health Treatment for People with Autism or PDD/NOS announcements intended for Clients and Families. California Department of Insurance California Department of Health Care
Behavioral Health Treatment Copayment Checklist
Documents needed: Most recent complete Federal 1040 Tax Form for family/individual (for clients age 3 and up only) The treatment plan from the Behavioral Health Treatment provider. Information on the frequency of treatment (e.g. 5 days per week). Usually part of the treatment plan. Summary of Benefits for your health insurance that includes information on the […]
Stimulus Payments for SSI/SSA/RR Recipients
The Internal Revenue Service is working with the Social Security Administration in an effort to get stimulus payments for SSA, SSI and RR recipients issued quickly and directly deposited into your account. IRS: Payment Information- Economic Impact IRS: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipients Social Security Administration Information