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WEBDisability Rights California Opposes Proposition 1. Proposition 1 is the culmination of the Governor’s massive effort over the last two years to remake mental health services in …

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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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(8.7) What are Institutions for Mental Disease (IMDs)

WEBIMDs are facilities with 16 or more beds where people get diagnosis, treatment, and care (including medical and nursing care) for a mental health disability. [1] In California, IMDs …

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Medi-Cal Programs to Help You Stay in Your Own Home or Leave …

WEBThis publication provides information about California programs that help people with disabilities, including children and seniors, who receive Medi-Cal stay in …

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Access to Health Care for People with Disabilities under the ADA …

WEBIntroduction. This publication focuses on the rights of people with disabilities when accessing health care. Under Federal Civil Rights laws, people with disabilities …

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Medical Exemption Requests (MERs) Disability Rights California

WEB1. What is a Medical Exemption Request (MER)? Since 2011, California has been in the process of moving seniors and people with disabilities (SPDs) with Medi-Cal …

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Understanding the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act

WEBWIC § 5325.1. There are two types of rights in LPS: (1) rights that can never be denied; and (2) rights that can be denied, but only if there is “good cause.”. When a …

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Consumer Information for Complaints about Health Care …

WEBSometimes, you may need to complain about health care providers, programs, facilities, or services. This pub has lists of agencies in charge of dealing with …

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

WEBDisability Rights California (DRC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1978 that defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with …

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Paramedical Services through the IHSS Program Disability Rights

WEBWhat are Paramedical Services? Paramedical services are a category of services available under the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program. Paramedical …

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Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services Covered by County …

WEBIn some circumstances, wait times for appointments may be longer. For example, this can happen when your doctor or a provider referring you for a service …

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SB 43 and CARE Court: Community FAQ Disability Rights California

WEBThis publication addresses common community questions about two new mental health laws in California: Senate Bill 43 (Grave Disability) and the CARE Act …

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In-Home Supportive Services Protective Supervision

WEBFeb 1, 2019. #5493.01. Print this Publication. Protective supervision is an IHSS service for people who, due to a mental impairment or mental illness, need to be observed 24 hours …

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Confidentiality of Mental Health Records/Information

WEBThe purpose of this publication is to tell you about your legal rights regarding the confidentiality of your mental health records. Generally, if you receive mental health …

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Patients' Rights Advocacy Directory Disability Rights California

WEBMeghan Stanton, Executive Director. Bernadette Banks, Program Director. Patients' Rights Advocates: Tishara Jack. Jocelyn Orellana. Consumers Self Help Center – Office of …

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In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Disability Rights California

WEBThis publication is for people who receive In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Waiver Personal Care Services (WPCS) and the people who provide their …

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The Home and Community Based Alternatives (HCB Alternatives) …

WEBCode §§ 14132 (t), 14137. California currently has six Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, including the Home & Community-Based …

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Self Advocacy for Conditional Release Program (CONREP)

WEBNGI patients can be released to CONREP under Penal Code §§ 1600-04 or as the first step in the two-part restoration of sanity process under Penal Code § 1026.2. …

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