CA AB1005

Requires hospitals to evaluate Medi-Cal beneficiaries diagnosed with terminal illness for posthospital service needs before discharge, including ability to access those services.

Mandates hospital case managers or discharge planners ask patients or authorized decision-makers about interest in In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program information if in-home personal care is anticipated.

Requires hospitals to provide interested patients with IHSS program information, including application process details and option for family members to serve as IHSS providers.

Requires hospital case managers or discharge planners to notify the patient's primary care physician of the patient's interest in applying for IHSS to support timely completion of required health care certification forms.