Earlier editions: 2020-112018-11
DIVISION 8.5. MELLO-GRANLUND OLDER CALIFORNIANS ACT 9000-9861›CHAPTER 3.5. Coordinated System of Care 9250-9256
§ 9252
California Welfare and Institutions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
Implementation of this chapter shall be grounded on the following principles:
(a) Services shall be provided in the least restrictive, most home-based environment compatible with the health condition, mental status, and long-term needs of each consumer.
(b) Services shall be accessible through multiple points of entry into a continuum of long-term care services that meet a wide range of needs of the aging population and for persons with disabilities.
(c) Home- and community-based long-term care services shall be readily accessible from the hospital.
(d) Home- and community-based long-term care services that meet a wide range of consumer needs shall be available.
(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 541, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2003.)
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