SB 433: Residential care facilities for the elderly: assisted living waiver rental rate protection.

This bill aims to protect the rental rates of assisted living facilities for the elderly that receive Medi-Cal reimbursement. It prohibits these facilities from charging residents more than the difference between their income and the personal and incidental needs allowance set by the state. The bill excludes this difference from countable income for Medi-Cal eligibility purposes. Counties will still be responsible for determining Medi-Cal eligibility. The state is required to reimburse local agencies for certain costs mandated by the state, but not for costs related to the Medi-Cal program. If the commission determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs will be made according to statutory provisions.