CA AB1823

Requires administrators of veterans' homes to provide quarterly statements to members that include information about payment of outstanding charges at the time of the veteran's death, including use of the deceased veteran's personal property or money.

Mandates quarterly statements include a statement advising members to seek counsel from a legal expert to protect their assets.

Requires quarterly statements be written in plain, straightforward language avoiding technical terms and using a coherent, easily readable style.

Clarifies that charges for excess costs of care are for informational purposes only and defines "costs of care in excess of the member fee" as all costs not covered by the member contribution fee, including unreimbursed medical or dental services.

Authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to promulgate regulations specifying which costs constitute unreimbursed costs of care.