State of Emergency – Trinity County

On July 29, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency in Trinity County, which may have affected vendor services for individuals served in this area. For additional details of the declared State of Emergency, please visit: https://www.caloes.ca.gov/wpcontent/uploads/Legal-Affairs/Documents/Proclamations/Trinity-County-Late-March-2025- Winter-Storms-SOE_7_29_2025_FINAL_GGN-Signed.pdf.

As a result of the State of Emergency, the Department of Developmental Services (Department) is authorizing, pursuant to Title 17 California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 54326(a)(11), regional centers to pay vendors for absences that are the direct result of the State of Emergency. CCR, Title 17 section 54326(a)(11) states:

“[All vendors shall…] Not bill for consumer absences for nonresidential services. The Department shall authorize payment for absences which are the direct result of situations and/or occurrences for which a State of Emergency has been declared by the Governor. If payment for absences due to a State of Emergency is authorized by the Department, the vendor shall bill only for absences in excess of the average number of absences experienced by the vendor during the 12-month period prior to the month in which the disaster occurred.”Individuals who receive services, family members or service providers with questions should contact their regional center. Questions from regional centers should be directed to ratesquestions@dds.ca.gov.

Sincerely,

Original Signed by:

ERNIE CRUZ

Deputy Director

Community Services Division

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