California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 9251

WIC § 9251 Effective Jan 1, 2003Div. 8.5 · Ch. 3.5

Statute text

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(a)The term “long-term care” refers to a wide range of supportive and health and social services for older adults and adults with disabilities. Long-term care differs from other types of care in that the goal of long-term care is not to cure illnesses, but to allow individuals to attain and maintain optimal levels of functioning in their homes or in their communities. The provision of long-term services involves a continuum of health and social services in a variety of home- and community-based settings.

(b)The term “care navigation” describes any of the following services, performed in multiple settings, including, but not limited to, area agencies on aging, hospitals, caregiver resource centers, independent living centers, and senior centers:

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 541, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2003.