New Medicare Cards in 2018

Community EngagementGeneral Announcements

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content from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website New Medicare Cards are Coming Removing Social Security numbers strengthens fraud protections for about 58 million Americans En español … Read More

Respite Changes

Community EngagementGeneral Announcements

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ICYMI: Originally posted on November 1st, 2017 Currently, regional centers can authorize 90 hours per quarter of in-home respite and 21 days of out-of-home respite, unless an exemption is granted. … Read More

HCBS Funding 2017-2018

Community EngagementGeneral Announcements

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To Inland Regional Center Providers: The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has submitted the process for the second round of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Compliance Funding.  Please review … Read More

Private Insurance Co-Payments

Community EngagementGeneral Announcements

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For many IRC Consumers, January 1, 2018, will be the beginning of a new insurance plan year. Consumers/families who have private insurance and are receiving co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible assistance … Read More