26-443 Updated Assisted Living Transition Requirements

Before June 17, 2026: Billing team and providers must update assisted living transition authorization procedures to ensure members in Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Joaquin counties only use ALW program participating facilities. Access the updated facility list at California Department of Health Care Services waiver-approved facilities page. Update authorization forms to include complete facility information (name, physical address, county). Review the Authorization Guide for Assisted Living Facility Transitions on CalAIM provider resources page. Use the updated ALF Transitions Authorization Form (PDF) for all requests.