CA AB1382

Requires California to develop a Master Plan for Aging with emphasis on workforce priorities for the state's aging population.

Mandates the plan prioritize creating a well-trained and culturally competent paid paraprofessional and professional healthcare workforce, including recommendations to improve home care worker wages and benefits through independent sustainable financing.

Requires recommendations for widespread geriatric training and competencies in palliative and hospice care for all healthcare professionals.

Mandates the plan address unpaid family caregivers' needs, including development of high-quality, affordable, and accessible respite services throughout California.

Requires the Master Plan for Aging to include an implementation plan specifying goals, objectives, and timelines for meeting these workforce and caregiver support requirements.