Establishes a Workforce and Quality Incentive Program for skilled nursing facilities under Medi-Cal.

California AB835 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to establish a Workforce and Quality Incentive Program for skilled nursing facilities under Medi-Cal. The program sets milestones and metrics for network providers to earn performance-based directed payments, with at least two metrics tied to workforce measures. Payments are made in accordance with federal requirements and are exempt from certain state contracting laws. Special program services for the mentally disordered and freestanding pediatric subacute care facilities are exempt from these directed payments.

Establishes a Workforce and Quality Incentive Program for skilled nursing facilities under Medi-Cal.

California AB835 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to establish a Workforce and Quality Incentive Program for skilled nursing facilities under Medi-Cal. The program sets milestones and metrics for network providers to earn performance-based directed payments, with at least two metrics tied to workforce measures. Payments are made in accordance with federal requirements and are exempt from certain state contracting laws. Special program services for the mentally disordered and freestanding pediatric subacute care facilities are exempt from these directed payments.