{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"53595","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 53595","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000. - 54949.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31"},{"name":"PART 14.2. Housing for a Healthy California Program [53590. - 53601.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31/part-14.2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 620, Sec. 10.   (AB 957)   Effective October 8, 2019.","effective":"2019-10-08","html":"<p>The department shall establish rating and ranking criteria to promote housing for persons who meet all of the following requirements:</p><p>(a) Is experiencing homelessness or chronic homelessness and a high-cost health user upon initial eligibility.</p><p>(b) Is a Medi-Cal beneficiary or is eligible for Medi-Cal.</p><p>(c) Is eligible to receive services under a program providing services promoting housing stability, including, but not limited to, the following:</p><p>(1) The Whole Person Care pilot program, to the extent the Whole Person Care program is available or has been renewed.</p><p>(2) The Health Home Program.</p><p>(3) A locally controlled services program funding or providing services in supportive housing.</p><p>(d) Is likely to improve their health conditions with supportive housing.</p>","text":"The department shall establish rating and ranking criteria to promote housing for persons who meet all of the following requirements: (a) Is experiencing homelessness or chronic homelessness and a high-cost health user upon initial eligibility. (b) Is a Medi-Cal beneficiary or is eligible for Medi-Cal. (c) 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. (d) Is likely to improve their health conditions with supportive housing.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/housing-for-a-healthy-california-program-53595","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}