4170 Department of Aging
Program Descriptions

45 - CDA MEDI-CAL PROGRAMS

This program includes the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) and Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) program, which will be eliminated effective February 29, 2012. The new Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) program will begin March 1, 2012 and will provide necessary medical and social services to those in the elder community with the greatest need. The CBAS program is to be operated by the Department of Health Care Services, which will require a revision to the proposed budget to reflect this shift in program operation. The MSSP provides health/social case management to prevent premature and unnecessary long-term care institutionalization of frail elderly persons. The Department provides program oversight of the MSSP via an interagency agreement with the Department of Health Care Services.