SECTIONS 13900-13902 - California Statutes

WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE

SECTION 13900-13902

13900. The object and purpose of this chapter is to provide a
coordinated, comprehensive approach to providing assistance and
out-of-home care in nonmedical care facilities for recipients of
public assistance who qualify for aid under Chapter 3 (commencing
with Section 12000) and Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 13000) of
this part, and who are capable of self-care and self-direction but
are so impaired that such persons require or can function more
effectively if protected by a living arrangement that meets their
particular situation.

13901. It is further the purpose of this chapter to give
recognition to the fact that persons who require provision of an
out-of-home living arrangement present a common set of personal
problems, whether they are classified as aged, blind or disabled.

13902. Insofar as practicable and consistent with the best interest
of the recipients, the provisions of this chapter shall be
administered as a separate program which provides the aged, blind or
disabled persons who qualify under the provisions of Chapter 3
(commencing with Section 12000) or Chapter 5 (commencing with Section
13000) of this part with a unified and comprehensive program of
care. In developing administrative plans to implement the provisions
of this chapter, priority shall be given to the plan utilizing the
most favorable federal cost-sharing formula.