This measure would recognize September 2018 as PACE Month in California.

This measure would recognize September 2018 as PACE Month in California.

This measure would recognize September 2018 as PACE Month in California.

WHEREAS, The Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) addresses the needs of the frail elderly and disabled adults 55 years of age and older, a population that is growing rapidly and whose impact on health care costs is significant; and

WHEREAS, PACE is a fully integrated model of care that provides comprehensive, highly coordinated care allowing frail older adults who meet state eligibility criteria for nursing home level of care to continue living in the community; and

WHEREAS, Individuals enrolled in PACE receive all Medicare and Medi-Cal covered items and services and additional support, which promotes well-being and greater independence; and

WHEREAS, PACE assumes full financial risk for all care and medical services, including transportation, hospitalization, and long-term care, in return for capitated payments from Medicare and Medi-Cal; and

WHEREAS, On Lok, Californias first PACE program, opened in 1983. There are now 11 PACE programs operating in 39 sites, serving more than 7,000 participants; and

WHEREAS, The California PACE Association, known as CalPACE, formed in 2003 to support the development, expansion, success, and quality of PACE throughout California; now, therefore, be it further

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes September 2018 as PACE Month in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) addresses the needs of the frail elderly and disabled adults 55 years of age and older, a population that is growing rapidly and whose impact on health care costs is significant; and

WHEREAS, PACE is a fully integrated model of care that provides comprehensive, highly coordinated care allowing frail older adults who meet state eligibility criteria for nursing home level of care to continue living in the community; and

WHEREAS, Individuals enrolled in PACE receive all Medicare and Medi-Cal covered items and services and additional support, which promotes well-being and greater independence; and

WHEREAS, PACE assumes full financial risk for all care and medical services, including transportation, hospitalization, and long-term care, in return for capitated payments from Medicare and Medi-Cal; and

WHEREAS, On Lok, Californias first PACE program, opened in 1983. There are now 11 PACE programs operating in 39 sites, serving more than 7,000 participants; and

WHEREAS, The California PACE Association, known as CalPACE, formed in 2003 to support the development, expansion, success, and quality of PACE throughout California; now, therefore, be it further

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes September 2018 as PACE Month in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) addresses the needs of the frail elderly and disabled adults 55 years of age and older, a population that is growing rapidly and whose impact on health care costs is significant; and

WHEREAS, PACE is a fully integrated model of care that provides comprehensive, highly coordinated care allowing frail older adults who meet state eligibility criteria for nursing home level of care to continue living in the community; and

WHEREAS, Individuals enrolled in PACE receive all Medicare and Medi-Cal covered items and services and additional support, which promotes well-being and greater independence; and

WHEREAS, PACE assumes full financial risk for all care and medical services, including transportation, hospitalization, and long-term care, in return for capitated payments from Medicare and Medi-Cal; and

WHEREAS, On Lok, Californias first PACE program, opened in 1983. There are now 11 PACE programs operating in 39 sites, serving more than 7,000 participants; and

WHEREAS, The California PACE Association, known as CalPACE, formed in 2003 to support the development, expansion, success, and quality of PACE throughout California; now, therefore, be it further

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes September 2018 as PACE Month in California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 278

Author: Arambula (D), et al.

Introduced: 8/9/18

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 8/20/18

SUBJECT: PACE Month

SOURCE: California PACE Association

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes September 2018 as PACE Month in California.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) addresses the needs of the frail elderly and disabled adults 55 years of age and older, a population that is growing rapidly and whose impact on health care costs is significant.
2. PACE is a fully integrated model of care that provides comprehensive, highly coordinated care allowing frail older adults who meet state eligibility criteria for nursing home level of care to continue living in the community.
3. Individuals enrolled in PACE receive all Medicare and Medi-Cal covered items and services and additional support, which promotes well-being and greater independence.
4. PACE assumes full financial risk for all care and medical services, including transportation, hospitalization, and long-term care, in return for capitated payments from Medicare and Medi-Cal.

This resolution recognizes September 2018 as PACE Month in California.

Related/Prior Legislation

SR 65 (Mitchell, 2017) recognized September 2017 as PACE month. The resolution was adopted by the Senate.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/23/18)

California PACE Association (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/23/18)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to California PACE Association, “PACE organizations provide comprehensive health care, including dental care, as well as long-term services and supports, to enable frail seniors to safely remain in their homes and communities.

“Establishing September as PACE Month in California will help call attention to the PACE as a national model for providing integrated care to older adults and seniors with higher care needs.”

Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520

8/24/18 15:25:27

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 278

Author:(Arambula)

As Introduced Ver:August 9, 2018

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Recognizes September 2018 as PACE Month in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) addresses the needs of the frail elderly and disabled adults 55 years of age and older, a population that is growing rapidly and whose impact on health care costs is significant.
2. PACE is a fully integrated model of care that provides comprehensive, highly coordinated care allowing frail older adults who meet state eligibility criteria for nursing home level of care to continue living in the community.
3. Individuals enrolled in PACE receive all Medicare and Medi-Cal covered items and services and additional support, which promotes well-being and greater independence; and, PACE assumes full financial risk for all care and medical services, including transportation, hospitalization, and long-term care, in return for capitated payments from Medicare and Medi-Cal.
4. The California PACE Association, known as CalPACE, formed in 2003 to support the development, expansion, success, and quality of PACE throughout California; and, On Lok, California's first PACE program, opened in 1983. There are now 11 PACE programs operating in 39 sites, serving more than 7,000 participants.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0004060

Date of Hearing: August 16, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 278 (

Author:Arambula) – As Introduced Ver:August 9, 2018

SUBJECT: PACE Month.

SUMMARY: Recognizes September 2018 as PACE Month in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) addresses the needs of the frail elderly and disabled adults 55 years of age and older, a population that is growing rapidly and whose impact on health care costs is significant.
2. PACE is a fully integrated model of care that provides comprehensive, highly coordinated care allowing frail older adults who meet state eligibility criteria for nursing home level of care to continue living in the community.
3. Individuals enrolled in PACE receive all Medicare and Medi-Cal covered items and services and additional support, which promotes well-being and greater independence; and, PACE assumes full financial risk for all care and medical services, including transportation, hospitalization, and long-term care, in return for capitated payments from Medicare and Medi-Cal.
4. The California PACE Association, known as CalPACE, formed in 2003 to support the development, expansion, success, and quality of PACE throughout California; and, On Lok, California’s first PACE program, opened in 1983. There are now 11 PACE programs operating in 39 sites, serving more than 7,000 participants.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

California PACE Association (CalPACE)

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800