(Chesbro)-Olmstead Advisory Council
Would require the California Health and Human Services Agency to establish the Olmstead Advisory Council, to provide advice and recommendations for the placement of individuals in noninstitutional settings and for the review of actions and legislation required under the US Supreme Court Olmstead Decision. Would require the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Department of Health Services, and other state departments, to report to the Legislature on options for expanding or modifying the state Medicaid plan or Medicaid waivers and for the modification of existing law and regulations in order to address barriers to persons moving from, or avoiding placement in, institutional facilities. Would require the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature to hold annual hearings on recommendations from the Olmstead Advisory Council, review the of the Olmstead State Plan implementation and proposed revisions, and to take public comment. Would require the agency and the council to consider input from the appropriate committees of the Legislature and public comments prior to finalizing the annual Olmstead Plan revision.
Status: - Vetoed by Governor
Posiition: Support