Bill > AB100

This bill makes several changes to Medi-Cal managed care and long-term services and supports (LTSS) programs, primarily related to the Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI), which aims to integrate Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits for dual-eligible beneficiaries (individuals eligible for both programs). Key provisions include updating definitions and operational dates for the CCI, clarifying the roles of managed care health plans in providing LTSS, and establishing risk corridors to share financial risk between the state and health plans for LTSS costs. The bill also modifies provisions related to In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and personal care services, including how county contributions are handled and the potential for a universal assessment tool for LTSS. Additionally, it repeals certain sections of previous legislation that were contingent on specific federal approvals or savings targets not being met, and it makes an appropriation for notifying beneficiaries and providers about the CCI. The bill also includes provisions for the Director of Finance to estimate General Fund savings from the CCI and to suspend or make the initiative inoperative if projected savings are not realized.