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2020 Historical Foster Care Rates
Effective July 1, 2020, ACLs 20-68 and 20-78 authorized the CNI increase of 3.72% for Foster Care, Kin-GAP and AAP placements.
The rates below are effective July 1, 2020.
| TYPE OF PAYMENT / PLACEMENT | LOC Basic | LOC 2 | LOC 3 | LOC 4 |
| MONTHLY RATES for Resource Families, Foster Family Homes, ARC, NREFMs | $1,037 | $1,153 | $1,271 | $1,387 |
*LOC rate implementation effective April 1, 2021.
Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs) Residing in a SILP
Effective July 1, 2020, the 3.72% CNI increase applies to the LOC Basic rate for all NMDs residing in a SLIP. SCIs cannot be paid to NMDs residing in a SILP. Parenting NMDs can receive the infant supplement ($900) when residing in a SILP.
Adoption Assistance Rates
AAP cases also receive the 3.72% increase. The information below pertains to the different rate tiers.
Initial AAP agreements signed on or after October 1, 1992 through December 31, 2007 and adoption was finalized before May 27, 2011, will follow 2007 FFH rate structure.
Initial AAP agreements signed on or after January 1, 2008 through May 27, 2011 and the adoption finalized on or before May 27, 2011 will follow the 2008 FFH rate structure.
Initial AAP agreements signed and the adoption finalized on or after May 27, 2011 through December 31, 2016 will follow the statewide rate structure.
Note: These agreements may be renegotiated to the statewide Resource Family (RF) Basic Level Rate based on a reassessment of the child’s needs on or after January 1, 2017. The statewide RF Basic Level Rate, which went into effect 1/1/17, is used for initial AAP agreements signed on or after January 1, 2017. LOC rate implementation has been delayed until further notice.
| Initial Agreement Date | Signed on or after 10/1/92 through 12/31/07 | Signed on or after 1/1/08 through 5/27/11 | Signed and Adoption finalized from 5/27/11 through 12/31/16 | Signed on or after 1/1/17 |
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Adoption Finalized Date |
Before 5/27/11 |
On or before 5/27/11 |
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Eligible for Age Rate Increase |
Yes, if requested |
If agreement was signed prior to 1/1/10 |
No |
No |
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Rate Age 0-4 |
$575 |
$603 |
$825 |
LOC Basic $1,037 |
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Rate Age 5-8 |
$625 |
$656 |
$891 |
LOC 2 $1,153 |
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Rate Age 9-11 |
$677 |
$709 |
$939 |
LOC 3 $1,271 |
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Rate Age 12-14 |
$737 |
$774 |
$983 |
LOC 4 $1,387 |
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Rate Age 15 -21 |
$809 |
$849 |
$1,030 |
Marin County AAP Rates
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Ages |
0-4 |
5-6 |
7-12 |
13-21 |
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10/1/92 to 12/31/07 |
$575 | $625 | $719 | $818 |
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1/1/08 to 5/27/11 |
$619 | $656 | $756 | $859 |
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5/27/11 to 12/31/16 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate including LOC rates |
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1/1/17 to 11/30/17 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate |
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12/1/17 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate including LOC rates |
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Orange County AAP Rates
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Ages |
0-4 |
5-8 |
9-11 |
12-14 |
15-21 |
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10/1/92 to 12/13/07 |
$575 | $625 | $677 | $737 | $809 |
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1/1/08 to 5/27/11 |
$603 | $656 | $709 | $774 | $849 |
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5/27/11 to 12/31/16 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate |
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1/1/17 to 11/30/17 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate |
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12/1/17 |
Uses the State Wide Structure Rate including LOC rates |
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Kin-GAP and NRLG Rates
Kin-GAP and NRLG cases also receive the 3.72% increase.
Kin-GAP and NRLG Basic LOC Rate
| LOC Basic | LOC 2 | LOC 3 | LOC 4 |
| $1,037 | $,153 | $1,271 | $1,387 |
Reminder: LOC rate implementation has been delayed until further notice.
The information below pertains to the different rate tiers.
The 3.72% CNI increase also applies to Kin-GAP cases in which dependency was dismissed and for NRLG cases (including probate) whose guardianship was established, prior to May 1, 2011.
| Age | Birth - 4 | 5-8 | 9-11 | 12-14 | 15-21 |
| $603 | $656 | $702 | $774 | $849 |
A 3.72% increase applies to Kin-GAP cases where dependency was dismissed and NRLG cases (including probate) where guardianship was established by the juvenile court, between May 1, 2011 and December 31, 2016.
| Age | Birth - 4 | 5-8 | 9-11 | 12-14 | 15-21 |
| $825 | $891 | $939 | $983 | $1,030 |
Note: An increase was not applied to the Orange County grandfathered rates for Kin-GAP cases in which dependency was dismissed and NRLG cases whose guardianship was established by the juvenile court, prior to May 1, 2011.
Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Rate
A 3.72% increase applies to STRTP. This rate is now $14,035.
Foster Family Agencies (FFAs)
A smaller CNI increase is applied to all FFA age-based placements that occurred prior to November 30, 2017. These cases will remain on the age-based rate until those children/youth exit foster care or a triggering event occurs.
| Age | Birth - 4 | 5-8 | 9-11 | 12-14 | 15-21 |
| $2,280 | $2,346 | $2,394 | $2,438 | $2,485 | |
| Infant Supplement $900 | |||||
The 3.72% CNI increase is applied to all FFA placements made after December 1, 2017.
| LOC Basic | LOC 2 | LOC 3 | LOC 4 |
| $2,303 | $2,465 | $2,629 | $2,827 |
| Infant Supplement $900 | |||
Group Home (GH) Rates
The 3.72% CNI increase applies to each GH RCL.
| TYPE OF PAYMENT/PLACEMENT | RATE CLASSIFICATION LEVEL (RCL) | AMOUNT |
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GROUP HOMES |
1 |
$2,865 |
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2 |
$3,578 |
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3 |
$4,292 |
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4 |
$5,002 |
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5 |
$5,712 |
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6 |
$6,430 |
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7 |
$7,141 |
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8 |
$7,858 |
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9 |
$8,567 |
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10 |
$9,283 |
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11 |
$9,992 |
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12 |
$10,708 |
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13 |
$11,429 |
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14 |
$12,139 |
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INFANT SUPPLEMENT |
$1,379 |
Special Needs and Special Care Increments
These rates do not receive the CNI increase.
| TYPE OF PAYMENT / PLACEMENT | CHILD’S AGE | MAXIMUM ALLOWANCE | |
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Infant Supplement for all Foster Care placements |
$900 |
Monthly |
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INFANT SUPPLEMENT: Group Homes/STRTPs |
$1379 |
Monthly |
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Sibling Supplement |
$200 |
Per Child |
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Special Care Increments are Monthly Rates |
All Ages |
Maximum |
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Other County / State Special Needs |
Per DFCS Instruction |
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Parenting Support Plan |
$200 |
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Emotional/Behavioral Level I |
$120 |
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Emotional/Behavioral Level II |
$240 |
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Emotional/Behavioral Level III |
$390 |
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Special Medical Needs Level I/Step 1 |
$111 |
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Special Medical Needs Level I/Step 2 |
$222 |
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Special Medical Needs Level I/Step 3 |
$533 |
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Special Medical Needs Level I/Step 4 |
$889 |
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Special Medical Needs Level II/Step 1 |
$988 |
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Special Medical Needs Level II/Step 2 |
$1,127 |
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Special Medical Needs Level III |
$1,503 |
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INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE |
Under 1 |
$176 |
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Child 1 - 11 |
$245 |
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Boy 12 + |
$293 |
Boy’s Sizes |
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Boy 12 + |
$387 |
Men’s Sizes |
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Girl 12 + |
$413 |
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ANNUAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE |
Pre-School |
$69 |
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School AgeAge |
$141 |
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Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC)
The non-contract rates received the 3.72% CNI increase.
| 7/1/20 | |
| ISFC - FFA | $6,388 |
| County - ISFC | $2,706 |
Dual Agency Rates (DAR)
DAR received the 3.72% increase.
| Age | July 1, 2016 | July 1, 2017 | July 1, 2018 | July 1, 2019 | July 1, 2020 |
| Birth up to 3 years | $1,041 | $1,081 | $1,124 | $1,171 | $1,215 |
| 3 years and older | $2,328 | $2,417 | $2,513 | $2,617 | $2,714 |
Supplement to Dual Agency Rates
Dual Agency youths that are under 3 years old and receiving the higher rate are not eligible for the following supplemental rates. Supplement to DAR does not receive CNI increase.
| $250 | $500 | $750 | $1000 |
Educational Travel Reimbursement (ETR)
Rates have not changed since 4/1/12
| Distance from FC Placement to School of Origin One Way in Miles | ETR Rate Per Month Per Child |
| Up to 3.4 | $0 |
| 3.5 to 8.4 | $58 |
| 8.5 to 13.4 | $154 |
| 13.5 to 18.4 | $250 |
| 18.5 to 23.4 | $347 |
| 23.5 or More | $443 |
Rates are based on Public Transportation Passes
| Cost | Rate |
| Low | $25 |
| Medium | $50 |
| High | $75 |
Transitional Housing Placement Program (THPP)
No rate increase for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
| TYPE OF RATE | PAYMENT RATE |
| THPP | $4,819 |
Note: The infant supplement for a THPP placement is $900. Although when THPPs are placed through GHs the rate is not based on GH standard rates.
Transitional Housing Placement Plus (THP +)
No rate increase for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
| TYPE OF SITE | PAYMENT RATE |
| Single | $2,400 |
| Parenting | $2,800 |
AB 766 Placement Option for Minors between 16-18
Via ACL 18-135, the state announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 766 created a new non-federal placement option for dependent minors (aged 16-18) who are enrolled in a post-secondary education institution and residing in a dormitory or other designated post-secondary educational institution housing.
The rate is equal to a NMD residing in a SLIP. Effective July 1, 2020 this rate is $1,037.
Transitional Housing Placement (THP) - Non-Minor Dependent (NMD)
The 3.72% increase applies to THP-NMD rates for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
| TYPE OF SITE | PAYMENT RATE |
| Single Site Housing | $3,603 |
| Remote Site | $3,603 |
| Host Family Model | $2,867 |
Note: Although THP+FC is placed through GHs the rate is not based on GH standard rates. The infant supplement for a THP+FC placement is $900.
Wraparound Services Program
Effective July 1, 2012, there is no longer a requirement to subtract the cost of placement for children or youths in FC. Wraparound services are paid at a flat rate of $3500 each month for children or youths in FC, CalWORKs and JPD.
There is no change to the Wraparound rate for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
California Department of Developmental Services Community Care Facilities Rates
The CCF rates are used by SARC foster care placements and are established by the California Department of Developmental Services. Rates are published on the following website: https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/vendor-provider/vendorization-process/vendor-rates/.
Effective January 1, 2021, the following rates apply to all California counties. The P&I expenses is $138.
| SERVICE LEVEL | PAYMENT RATE FOR FACILITIES WITH 4 BEDS OR LESS | PAYMENT RATE FOR FACILITIES WITH 5 BEDS OR MORE | PAYMENT RATE FOR VENDORS FORFEITING INCREASE |
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1 |
$1,079.37 |
$1,079.37 |
$1,079.37 |
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2-Owner |
$4,276 |
$2,968 |
$2,793 |
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2-Staff |
$4,666 |
$3,250 |
$3,055 |
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3-Owner |
$4,341 |
$3,533 |
$3,328 |
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3-Staff |
$4,849 |
$3,897 |
$3,668 |
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4A |
$5,575 |
$4,471 |
$4,205 |
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4B |
$5,924 |
$4,796 |
$4,512 |
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4C |
$6,267 |
$5,119 |
$4,817 |
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4D |
$6,693 |
$5,500 |
$5,176 |
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4E |
$7,137 |
$5,922 |
$5,574 |
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4F |
$7,595 |
$6,351 |
$5,980 |
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4G |
$8,133 |
$6,838 |
$6,438 |
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4H |
$8,704 |
$7,374 |
$6,946 |
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4I |
$9,515 |
$8,132 |
$7,662 |
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P&I rate Effective New Rate Effective 1/1/21 |
$138 |
$138 |
$138 |
California Department of Developmental Services Community Care Facilities Rates
The CCF rates below were effective January 1, 2020 through April 30, 2020.
Rates may vary between providers located in different counties. Counties have been divided into two groups: List A and List B.
| List A | List B | ||
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Alameda |
San Joaquin |
Alpine |
Madera |
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Contra Costa |
San Luis Obispo |
Amador |
Mariposa |
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El Dorado |
San Mateo |
Butte |
Mendocino |
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Los Angeles |
Santa Barbara |
Calaveras |
Merced |
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Marin |
Santa Clara |
Colusa |
Modoc |
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Monterey |
Santa Cruz |
Del Norte |
Mono |
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Napa |
Solano |
Fresno |
Plumas |
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Nevada |
Sonoma |
Glenn |
Riverside |
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Orange |
Stanislaus |
Humboldt |
Shasta |
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Placer |
Ventura |
Imperial |
Sierra |
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Sacramento |
Yolo |
Inyo |
Siskiyou |
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San Benito |
Yuba |
Kern |
Sutter |
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San Bernardino |
Kings |
Tehama |
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San Diego |
Lake |
Trinity |
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San Francisco |
Lassen |
Tuolumne |
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Effective January 1, 2020, the following increased rates apply to those providers in counties specified in List A.
| SERVICE LEVEL | PAYMENT RATE FOR FACILITIES WITH 4 BEDS OR LESS | PAYMENT RATE FOR FACILITIES WITH 5 BEDS OR MORE | PAYMENT RATE FOR VENDORS FORFEITING INCREASE |
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1 |
$1,069.37 |
$1,069.37 |
$1,058.37 |
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2-Owner |
$4,140 |
$2,873 |
$2,453 |
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2-Staff |
$4,538 |
$3,161 |
$2,700 |
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3-Owner |
$4,201 |
$3,412 |
$2,889 |
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3-Staff |
$4,719 |
$3,783 |
$3,209 |
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4A |
$5,449 |
$4,356 |
$3,695 |
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4B |
$5,788 |
$4,672 |
$3,956 |
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4C |
$6,122 |
$4,985 |
$4,214 |
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4D |
$6,539 |
$5,358 |
$4,523 |
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4E |
$6,971 |
$5,766 |
$4,859 |
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4F |
$7,416 |
$6,182 |
$5,203 |
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4G |
$7,943 |
$6,657 |
$5,596 |
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4H |
$8,499 |
$7,176 |
$6,026 |
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4I |
$9,288 |
$7,912 |
$6,633 |
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P&I rate Effective New Rate Effective 1/1/20 |
$137 |
$137 |
$137 |
Effective January 1, 2020, the following increased rates apply to those providers in counties specified in List B.
| SERVICE LEVEL | PAYMENT RATE FOR FACILITIES WITH 4 BEDS OR LESS | PAYMENT RATE FOR FACILITIES WITH 5 BEDS OR MORE | PAYMENT RATE FOR VENDORS FORFEITING INCREASE |
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1 |
$1,069.37 |
$1,069.37 |
$1,069.37 |
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2-Owner |
$4,085 |
$2,841 |
$2,666 |
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2-Staff |
$4,475 |
$3,123 |
$2,928 |
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3-Owner |
$4,145 |
$3,370 |
$3,165 |
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3-Staff |
$4,653 |
$3,734 |
$3,505 |
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4A |
$5,369 |
$4,297 |
$4,031 |
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4B |
$5,702 |
$4,607 |
$4,323 |
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4C |
$6,030 |
$4,914 |
$4,612 |
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4D |
$6,440 |
$5,280 |
$4,956 |
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4E |
$6,864 |
$5,681 |
$5,333 |
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4F |
$7,301 |
$6,090 |
$5,719 |
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4G |
$7,818 |
$6,556 |
$6,156 |
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4H |
$8,364 |
$7,066 |
$6,638 |
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4I |
$9,139 |
$7,788 |
$7,318 |
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P&I rate Effective New Rate Effective 1/1/19 |
$137 |
$137 |
$137 |
Related Topics
California Department of Developmental Services Community Care Facilities (CCF) Rates