California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 9560

WIC § 9560 Effective Jan 1, 2000Div. 8.5 · Ch. 8

Statute text

(a)The purpose of this chapter shall be to establish a program to serve frail elderly individuals 65 years of age and older who are certifiable for placement in a nursing facility. This program shall be known as the Multipurpose Senior Services Program, and shall be structured and carried out in a manner consistent with Section 1396n(c) of Title 42 of the United States Code.

(b)This chapter clarifies the intent of the Legislature that the Multipurpose Senior Services Program shall continue:

(1)To prevent premature disengagement of older individuals from their indigenous communities and subsequent commitment to institutions.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 859, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.