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Laguna Honda Medicaid recertification secured; residents press for clear timeline on Medicare, admissions and contract spending
Summary
DPH announced Medicaid recertification for Laguna Honda, securing Medicaid funding for most residents. Public and commissioners pressed for clarity on Medicare application timing, admissions procedures and consultant contracts tied to recertification and repair budgets.
The Health Commission heard updates and public concern Sept. 5 about Laguna Honda Hospital’s certification, admissions and related contracts.
Director Grant Colfax told commissioners that the California Department of Public Health and the Department of Health Care Services approved Laguna Honda for Medicaid recertification, ensuring critical Medicaid dollars for the facility. Colfax said the hospital’s Medicare application was submitted to CMS on Aug. 23 and that Laguna Honda is “survey ready,” though he noted Medicare surveys are unannounced.
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