California Health and Safety Code Section 53595

CA Health & Safety Code § 53595 (2017)  

The department shall establish rating and ranking criteria to promote housing for persons who meet all of the following requirements:

(a) Is chronically homeless or is homeless and a high-cost health user upon initial eligibility.

(b) Is a Medi-Cal beneficiary.

(c) Is eligible for Supplemental Security Income.

(d) Is eligible to receive services under a program providing services promoting housing stability, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) The Whole Person Care pilot program, to the extent the Whole Person Care program is available or has been renewed.

(2) The Health Home Program.

(3) A locally controlled services program funding or providing services in supportive housing.

(e) Is likely to improve his or her health conditions with supportive housing.

(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 777, Sec. 2. (AB 74) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018