CA SB315

Creates the California Health Access Model Program Two Account within the California Health Facilities Financing Authority Fund to administer a second competitive grant selection process for demonstrating new or enhanced cost-effective health care delivery methods for vulnerable populations.

Authorizes the authority to transfer up to $3,000,000 from the California Health Facilities Financing Authority Hospital Equipment Loan Program Fund to the new account, with any remaining moneys reverting to that fund on January 1, 2023.

Requires grant recipients under both the existing and new grant programs to comply with all applicable laws relating to scope of practice, licensure, staffing, and building codes.

Requires the authority to prepare and submit biennial reports to the Legislature and Governor beginning January 1, 2017, detailing total grant amounts issued, individual grant amounts, and descriptions of funded projects and outcomes.

Changes the definition of "elderly" for purposes of multilevel health facilities from 62 years of age or older to 60 years of age or older; becomes operative only if Assembly Bill 648 is enacted and takes effect by January 1, 2016.