4170 Department of Aging
Program Descriptions

45 - CDA MEDI-CAL PROGRAMS

This program includes oversight of the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) and Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) program. CBAS is a community-based day health program that provides services to adults aged 18 or over with chronic medical, cognitive, or mental health conditions and/or disabilities that are at risk of needing institutional care. CDA certifies CBAS centers for participation in the Medi-Cal Program. Under a 1915(c) Medicaid home and community-based services waiver, MSSP provides health and social care management to prevent premature and unnecessary long-term care institutionalization of frail adults aged 65 or older who otherwise would be placed in a nursing facility.