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CA SB950

Bill

Status

Passed

9/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires administrators of California Veterans' Homes to provide written notice to veterans upon admission explaining costs of care that may exceed the member contribution fee

  • Notice must include circumstances for excess costs, examples of frequently incurred excess costs, terms and conditions for fee changes, and statement advising veterans to seek legal counsel to protect assets

  • Requires veteran signature acknowledging they have read and understand the notice, and mandates notice be written in plain, straightforward language avoiding technical terms

  • Requires a copy of the notice titled "NOTICE TO RESIDENTS" in large font to be conspicuously posted in each veterans' home

  • Requires quarterly accounting statements of excess costs of care be provided to residents for informational purposes

Legislative Description

Veterans' homes: accounting for charges: written

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 509, Statutes of 2010.

9/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/28/2010
Judiciary6/16/2010
Appropriations4/21/2010
Judiciary4/14/2010
Rules2/4/2010

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