Subject to available appropriations and federal authorization, HCPF may increase payments to nursing facility providers and regional center providers for the purpose of achieving the least restrictive placement requirement for individuals subject to a protective placement pursuant to this part 5. HCPF shall adopt rules defining the qualifications and payment schedule for nursing facility providers and regional center providers that serve the individuals subject to a protective placement.
Source: L. 2026: Entire part added, (SB 26-149), ch. 142, p. 786, § 22, effective May 21.