Item 99-12-02E

California Department of Social Services - State Hearings Division
Notes from the Training Bureau - December 15, 1999

Item 99-12-02E
Multipurpose Senior Service Program (MSSP) Program Contacts

Multipurpose Senior Service Program (MSSP) Program Contacts

Recently, there have been a few hearings on issues involving MSSP. The MSSP provides services to elderly individuals 65 years of age or older who are certifiable for placement in a nursing facility. MSSP services include case management, information and referral, outreach, home repair, nutrition, transportation and many others.

The following persons may be contacted regarding MSSP issues:

Margaret Griffin (916) 324-1908
Carol Bell (916) 324-2943

Reference materials for the MSSP program are found in Welfare and Institutions Code §§9560-9568 and the MSSP Site Manual. A copy of the MSSP Site Manual is available in each regional office.