Health and Safety Code section 53595

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.

Source: Section 53595, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=53595.­ (updated Oct. 8, 2019; accessed Jun. 24, 2026).

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