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Waiver (ALW) Provider Enrollment Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gold-line\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFull-service application preparation and enrollment coordination for qualifying California \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff\"\u003eResidential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff\"\u003eAdult Residential Facilities (ARFs)\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking to become ALW providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"offer-pill\"\u003eALW Program Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"offer-pill\"\u003eMedi-Cal Provider Enrollment Packet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"offer-pill\"\u003eQualification-Verification Readiness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:28px!important;font-size:19px!important\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#f2d5a2\"\u003eRCCS fee: $5,000 through December 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e   |   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#f2d5a2\"\u003e$6,000 beginning January 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"small-print\" style=\"color:#f0e1c5!important\"\u003eIncludes application-related consultations, corrections, submission coordination, follow-up, and a conditional RCCS Application Protection Guarantee. Government fees are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cnav class=\"anchor-nav\" aria-label=\"Page sections\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"#rccs-alw-process\"\u003eOfficial Enrollment Steps\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"#rccs-alw-includes\"\u003ePackage Inclusions\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"#rccs-alw-price\"\u003eFees \u0026amp; Pricing\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"#rccs-alw-guarantee\"\u003eRefund Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"#rccs-alw-contact\"\u003eContact RCCS\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/nav\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\" id=\"rccs-alw-intro\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eA distinct process from CDSS facility licensing\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTwo Provider Applications. Separate State Reviews. One Coordinated Consulting Engagement.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eAn RCFE or ARF does not become an Assisted Living Waiver provider simply by holding a CDSS license or accepting a resident who has Medi-Cal. DHCS has a separate \u003cstrong\u003eALW facility provider-enrollment process\u003c\/strong\u003e that requires two application components and a subsequent qualification-verification review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRCCS coordinates preparation of the \u003cstrong\u003eALW Program Initial Provider Application\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eMedi-Cal Provider Enrollment Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e, tracks outstanding documents, supports agency-requested application corrections, and prepares the facility for the review format required by DHCS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe State reviews the ALW program and Medi-Cal enrollment components separately. \u003cstrong\u003eDHCS lists the ALW Program Application first and the Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment Packet second in its published RCFE\/ARF provider-enrollment instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both components must complete their respective reviews before the State's qualification-verification stage and final enrollment determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eImportant: Facility Provider Enrollment Is Not Resident Medi-Cal Eligibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003etwo different meanings\u003c\/strong\u003e of “Medi-Cal application” in the assisted-living context. \u003cstrong\u003eFacility provider enrollment\u003c\/strong\u003e uses the Medi-Cal provider forms (including DHCS 6204, 6207, and 6208) as one part of the facility's ALW enrollment. \u003cstrong\u003eIndividual resident eligibility\u003c\/strong\u003e is a separate matter: a person seeking ALW services must meet the participant eligibility rules, including full-scope Medi-Cal without a share of cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis product is for \u003cstrong\u003efacility provider enrollment\u003c\/strong\u003e, not preparation of an individual resident's Medi-Cal benefits application, ALW assessment, or waiver-slot request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat You Are Purchasing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne full-service initial ALW provider-enrollment consulting engagement for one qualifying CDSS-licensed RCFE or ARF at one physical location.\u003c\/strong\u003e RCCS assists with both application components and the associated supporting materials. DHCS alone determines whether an application is accepted, approved, or denied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section soft\" id=\"rccs-alw-process\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eChronological guidance from DHCS\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe Correct California ALW Facility Provider-Enrollment Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eThe sequence below distinguishes \u003cstrong\u003ereadiness work\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003ethree published DHCS enrollment steps\u003c\/strong\u003e. The program and Medi-Cal components are separately reviewed; the State does not promise a fixed completion date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"numbered-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"step-number\"\u003eBefore submission | Facility readiness\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eConfirm License, Qualifications \u0026amp; Documents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eReview the current CDSS facility license, good-standing requirements, location within an ALW county, NPI, business records, staffing and nursing availability, relevant HCBS policies, and supporting evidence. RCCS identifies missing documents; the applicant obtains authentic official records and makes any operational corrections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"step-number\"\u003eDHCS Step 1 | Email submission\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eALW Program Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePrepare the signed RCFE\/ARF Program Initial Provider Application, ALW Program Provider Agreement, Home and Community-Based Setting Characteristics Provider Attestation (DHCS 5304), and checklist attachments. The program packet is emailed to DHCS's \u003cstrong\u003eProvider and Facility Site Review Unit (PFSRU)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"small-print\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgram email:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"mailto:ProFacWAIVER@dhcs.ca.gov\"\u003eProFacWAIVER@dhcs.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"step-number\"\u003eDHCS Step 2 | Paper submission\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eMedi-Cal Provider Enrollment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePrepare DHCS 6204, DHCS 6207, and DHCS 6208; secure the applicant's required original signatures and notarizations; collect the supporting business documents; and coordinate the applicable State application fee. This packet is \u003cstrong\u003emailed to the DHCS Integrated Systems of Care Division, Provider Enrollment Unit (PEU)\u003c\/strong\u003e—not the general Provider Enrollment Division.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"small-print\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"mailto:WaiveProEnroll@dhcs.ca.gov\"\u003eWaiveProEnroll@dhcs.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"step\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"step-number\"\u003eDHCS Step 3 | After application reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eQualification Verification \u0026amp; Final Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFollowing review and approval of the required application components, DHCS completes an \u003cstrong\u003eon-site or off-site visit\u003c\/strong\u003e to verify qualifications. The State then issues notice of the facility's enrollment status. RCCS provides mock Q\u0026amp;A, documentation readiness guidance, and other agreed preparation—not the official State review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"critical\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhy the Order Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDHCS explicitly identifies the \u003cstrong\u003eprogram application as the first application\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eMedi-Cal provider application as the second\u003c\/strong\u003e for RCFE\/ARF ALW provider enrollment. This does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e mean the program application is necessarily fully approved before the second packet can be prepared. The two reviews are separate, and both must be completed for full facility enrollment. This page follows the State's published step order without claiming an unsupported fixed interval between submissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eMailing Rules for the Medi-Cal Paper Packet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDHCS directs applicants to mail original-signature forms to its \u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Systems of Care Division, Provider Enrollment Unit, 1501 Capitol Avenue, MS 4502, P.O. Box 997437, Sacramento, CA 95899-7437\u003c\/strong\u003e. DHCS says to disregard any conflicting mailing address printed on the forms and \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e send this ALW enrollment packet to its Provider Enrollment Division.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor paper preparation, DHCS prohibits staples, binders, sticky tabs\/notes, oversized paper, correction fluid, and highlighter. It permits paper clips, binder clips, and rubber bands and requires Medi-Cal form pages to be in the proper order. RCCS conducts a final packet review against these instructions before coordinated mailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"small-print\"\u003eOfficial workflow: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/services\/long-term-care-alternatives-home-and-community-based-service-options\/provider-enrollment-for-residential-care-facilities-for-the-elderly-and-adult-residential-facilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDHCS RCFE\/ARF Provider Enrollment Steps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\" id=\"rccs-alw-includes\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eFull-service application support\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included in the RCCS ALW Enrollment Package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eRCCS prepares, assembles, cross-checks, coordinates, and monitors the contracted initial enrollment application. Required external records must still come from their legal issuer, and the facility operator must truthfully certify and sign its own documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e01. Initial Eligibility Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify ALW county participation, CDSS license status and available licensing history, facility identifiers, baseline staffing and nursing arrangements, and documentation gaps before assembling the application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e02. ALW Program Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare and assemble the signed RCFE\/ARF Program Initial Provider Application and ALW Program Provider Agreement, with associated information and State checklist materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e03. HCBS Attestation Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssist with the DHCS 5304 Home and Community-Based Setting Characteristics Provider Attestation; organize the facility's policy references and documentary evidence supporting applicable federal settings requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e04. Medi-Cal Provider Forms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare applicable DHCS 6204, DHCS 6207, and DHCS 6208 forms and cross-check ownership disclosures, tax records, NPI, licensing, insurance, and other required supporting documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e05. Signatures \u0026amp; Notarization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify the State's original-signature and notarization requirements, organize execution instructions, and review completed forms for apparent missing fields or signatures before mailing. Applicants procure their notarizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e06. Submission Coordination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck completeness, assemble the correct packet for each DHCS unit, prepare mailing\/submission instructions, and assist with submission when expressly authorized and permitted under applicable rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e07. Unlimited Application Corrections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide unlimited application-related revisions and supplemental responses requested by DHCS for the \u003cstrong\u003esame initial enrollment project\u003c\/strong\u003e, within the signed agreement and without representing an unrelated new application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e08. Tracking \u0026amp; Follow-Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain an internal status and outstanding-items log, coordinate appropriate agency follow-ups, monitor deadlines communicated to RCCS, and notify the client of material requests and milestones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e09. Unlimited Application Consultations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide phone or remote consultations directly related to the contracted application, including form explanations, DHCS correspondence, document questions, and enrollment next steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e10. Mock Review Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer mock agency questions, records-review exercises, and a facility walk-through or remote equivalent as agreed, tailored to potential on-site or off-site qualification verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e11. Determination \u0026amp; Corrections Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview the State's reported enrollment outcome and help address application-related requests for clarification, correction, or permitted resubmission within the agreed initial scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e12. RCCS Application Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide conditional refund protection if a qualifying material RCCS error or omission solely causes a covered application failure or more than 90 calendar days of directly attributable delay, subject to the signed agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnlimited Does Not Mean Unlimited Separate Projects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unlimited-corrections and consultations commitments apply to the \u003cstrong\u003eone contracted facility's initial ALW enrollment application\u003c\/strong\u003e while that engagement remains active. Separate facilities, changes of ownership or location, new legal entities, unrelated regulatory consulting, ongoing operations, and future revalidations are not included unless expressly added to the service agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section soft\" id=\"rccs-alw-documents\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eChecklist-aligned documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eOfficial ALW Program and Medi-Cal Provider Application Documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDHCS publishes two different document checklists. RCCS uses the State's current instructions and distinguishes supporting documents that \u003cstrong\u003eRCCS can draft or organize\u003c\/strong\u003e from documents the \u003cstrong\u003eclient or issuing authority must provide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"two-col\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003ePart A: ALW Program \u0026amp; HCBS Submission\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSigned RCFE\/ARF ALW Program Initial Provider Application\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSigned ALW Program Provider Agreement\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSigned DHCS 5304 HCBS Setting Characteristics Provider Attestation\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eNPPES confirmation showing the facility's National Provider Identifier (NPI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFacility floor plan with designated rooms and intended occupancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFacility resident admission agreement\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLast two CDSS facility licensing reports requested by DHCS\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCurrent CDSS-issued facility license\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSample full month of planned meals, including snacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSample activity schedule and list of staff training topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFacility evacuation plan (LIC 610E)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePublic-facing brochure, handout, or acceptable facility-information URL\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLease or similar agreement, or appropriate signed ownership exemption letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePolicies\/procedures or on-site manual cross-referenced to HCBS requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eOther supporting documents needed for responses to federal settings requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003ePart B: Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment Packet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDHCS 6204 Medi-Cal Provider Application — signed and notarized\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDHCS 6207 Medi-Cal Disclosure Statement — signed and notarized\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDHCS 6208 Medi-Cal Provider Agreement — signed and notarized\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eApplicable State application fee paid in the State-approved form\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBusiness email associated with the RCFE\/ARF\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eNPPES\/NPI confirmation and proof of Federal Taxpayer Identification Number\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCity business license or appropriately substantiated exemption letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCDSS facility license\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCopies of required State-issued identification for individuals listed on forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDBA\/fictitious business name statement, if applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGeneral liability insurance for the facility address\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWorkers' compensation insurance or qualifying documentation where an exemption applies\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSurety bond or qualifying exemption documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSecretary of State confirmation and formation documents, as applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eOriginal paper application mailing instructions and packet checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"critical\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDocument Exceptions Are Not Automatic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe DHCS checklist describes specific alternatives, such as a signed facility-ownership statement in place of a lease, a city business-license exemption letter where no license is required, a factually supported workers' compensation exemption for qualifying operations, and a surety-bond exemption where its stated conditions are met. \u003cstrong\u003eRCCS does not invent eligibility for an exemption.\u003c\/strong\u003e The facility must provide accurate facts and supporting records, and DHCS decides whether submitted documentation is acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNewly licensed facilities may not have two prior CDSS licensing reports. Because the published checklist requests the last two reports, a missing report is flagged for direct agency clarification rather than silently omitted or replaced with an assumed substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat RCCS Cannot Issue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCCS cannot issue or authenticate a CDSS license, official inspection report, NPI, IRS notice, insurance policy, surety bond, business license, notarization, government fee receipt, or DHCS enrollment approval. Our scope is professional document preparation, organization, review, and application coordination—not acting as the issuing government agency or third-party insurer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"small-print\"\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ALW-Program-and-Medi-Cal-Checklists.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDHCS Program and Medi-Cal Application Checklists (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\" id=\"rccs-alw-price\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eProfessional fee versus State fee\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eALW Application Package Pricing and 2026 State Enrollment Fee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pricing-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pricing-card featured\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pricing-label\"\u003eThrough December 31, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eRCCS Initial Enrollment Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"price\"\u003e$5,000\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional consulting fee\u003c\/strong\u003e for one qualifying initial ALW facility provider-enrollment engagement purchased under an accepted 2026 agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIncludes both application components, application-related corrections and consultations, tracking, follow-up, and agreed mock readiness support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"button\" href=\"#rccs-alw-contact\"\u003eDiscuss Your Facility's Application\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pricing-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pricing-label\"\u003eStarting January 1, 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eScheduled RCCS Professional Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"price\"\u003e$6,000\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe scheduled RCCS price for the same general initial enrollment consulting package, subject to the executed service agreement and applicable State requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"future-price\"\u003eScheduled RCCS fee increase\u003cstrong\u003e+$1,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"price-note\"\u003eA consultation request or inquiry by itself does not reserve 2026 pricing; the accepted service agreement and payment terms control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rate-banner\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eThe 2026 DHCS Medi-Cal Enrollment Application Fee Is $750, Not $730\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDHCS's updated \u003cstrong\u003eCalendar Year 2026 Application Fees\u003c\/strong\u003e page states that the applicable provider-enrollment fee is \u003cstrong\u003e$750 for applications submitted January 1–December 31, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. Certain older ALW-specific documents still show \u003cstrong\u003e$730\u003c\/strong\u003e, which DHCS identifies as the \u003cstrong\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e amount. RCCS follows the updated calendar-year fee schedule rather than repeating the outdated checklist amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor paper Medi-Cal applications subject to the fee, DHCS's general payment instructions specify a \u003cstrong\u003ecashier's check payable to the State of California, Department of Health Care Services\u003c\/strong\u003e. The applicant pays the State fee separately; RCCS does not include it in the $5,000 professional price. Verify the fee and payment instructions immediately before mailing, especially if submitting in 2027 or later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"small-print\"\u003eOfficial sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/providers-partners\/application-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDHCS current application-fee schedule\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/services\/long-term-care-alternatives-home-and-community-based-service-options\/residential-care-facility-for-the-elderly-rcfe-or-adult-residential-facility-arf-application-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRCFE\/ARF Medi-Cal packet requirements\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Expenses Are Separate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotarization, government and third-party charges, insurance, surety bonds, required business records, property or staffing modifications, and any separately authorized travel expense are not included in the RCCS consulting fee unless the signed agreement explicitly says otherwise. The State may revise fees, forms, and instructions independently of RCCS pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section soft\" id=\"rccs-alw-readiness\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eVerification preparation—not government certification\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eMock Qualification Review, Interview Practice \u0026amp; Facility Readiness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eDHCS describes a required \u003cstrong\u003eon-site or off-site qualification-verification visit\u003c\/strong\u003e after review and approval of the two application components. Its public RCFE\/ARF enrollment instructions do \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e promise that every applicant will have the same interview, inspection, or review format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMock Agency Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice explaining the facility's operations, program responsibilities, resident rights, staffing and nursing arrangements, supporting documents, and HCBS person-centered setting requirements as applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMock Site or Records Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview the facility's application records and observable readiness factors such as resident privacy, safety, emergency procedures, supporting policies, and staff availability in an on-site or remote format agreed with RCCS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReadiness Findings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReceive a list of identified concerns and recommended corrective actions for the operator to evaluate and implement before the State's qualification-verification stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Controls the Official Outcome?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly DHCS conducts or directs the official enrollment verification. RCCS cannot guarantee a pass, substitute its mock review for the State's review, or control the facility's day-of staffing and practices. The owner or licensee remains responsible for continuous CDSS and applicable ALW compliance. A covered error made by RCCS in its express application work is evaluated separately under the refund guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"small-print\"\u003eOn-site readiness services are available for covered Southern California engagements as specified in the contract. Remote preparation or separately agreed travel may apply elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\" id=\"rccs-alw-guarantee\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eRCCS Application Protection Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAccountability for Our Application Work—Without Promising a Government Decision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"guarantee\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"guarantee-cap\"\u003eConditional Refund of Up to 100% of RCCS Fees Paid\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhen a Documented Material RCCS Error Solely Causes the Covered Failure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf the contracted initial enrollment application is denied, rejected, closed, or cannot proceed \u003cstrong\u003esolely and directly because of a material RCCS error, omission, action, or inaction within work expressly promised by RCCS\u003c\/strong\u003e, RCCS will be given a reasonable opportunity to correct, supplement, and—where permitted—resubmit or otherwise cure the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf that qualifying RCCS-caused problem cannot reasonably be cured, or a material covered RCCS error solely results in \u003cstrong\u003emore than 90 calendar days of actual, directly attributable delay\u003c\/strong\u003e, the client may qualify for a refund of \u003cstrong\u003e100% of the RCCS professional fees actually paid for this specific package\u003c\/strong\u003e, subject to the executed agreement's notice, documentation, cure, and eligibility terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"guarantee-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRefund Limit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum refund under this product guarantee is limited to RCCS professional service fees actually paid for \u003cstrong\u003ethis one ALW enrollment package\u003c\/strong\u003e. State fees, notary charges, third-party services, staffing, insurance, travel, consequential damages, lost profit, and fees for other services are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial Error \u0026amp; Causation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere must be a documented error within RCCS's promised scope, and that error must be the sole direct cause of the qualifying failure or delay. A routine agency request for an update does not by itself trigger a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReasonable Opportunity to Cure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCCS must receive the required notice and a fair opportunity to correct a covered error, subject to State procedures and the contract. Correction or resubmission is not represented as automatic acceptance by DHCS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 90-Day Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 90-day provision concerns \u003cstrong\u003edelay caused solely by a covered RCCS error\u003c\/strong\u003e, not total calendar time since engagement, an ordinary State review queue, or a promised DHCS processing deadline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"critical\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExamples Outside the Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA failed State verification caused by the facility's actual safety, staffing, medication, records, or operational practices rather than an RCCS application error.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMissing, late, invalid, or inaccurate information; original signatures; notarizations; State fees; NPI, licensing, insurance, or other documents that the applicant must provide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eApplicant misrepresentation, undisclosed ownership or facility changes, regulatory violations, CDSS licensing actions, or loss of required qualifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDHCS processing queues, discretionary determinations, State scheduling delays, changed requirements, and independent acts of government or other third parties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe client's refusal or failure to perform responsibilities assigned to the client in the service agreement or to implement necessary operational corrections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA separate project, materially changed application, or issue outside the express scope of the contracted initial enrollment services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Clear Contract Governs Every Engagement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe service agreement is provided for review before the engagement and governs exact services, deliverables, client duties, notice, remedies, refund evaluation, and other conditions. This product page is not a guarantee that DHCS will approve an application in 90 days—or at all. Where a conflict exists, the signed contract controls to the extent permitted by law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section soft\" id=\"rccs-alw-eligibility\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eA qualified licensed setting is essential\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWho Can Apply as an ALW RCFE or ARF Provider?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLicensed RCFEs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidential Care Facilities for the Elderly licensed by CDSS in an ALW-participating county may seek provider enrollment if they satisfy DHCS qualifications, substantial-compliance requirements, and applicable HCBS standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLicensed ARFs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEligible Adult Residential Facilities can also apply for ALW provider participation under DHCS's RCFE\/ARF enrollment process, subject to the facility's license, population served, staffing, and program requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExisting Care-Home Operators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners and administrators who already have a CDSS license and want application preparation, documentation review, coordination of the two provider packets, and support with final verification readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSelected DHCS Baseline Facility Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA valid CDSS license and substantial compliance\/good standing; DHCS identifies facilities on probation or with pending accusations against the licensee as not meeting its stated substantial-compliance standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLicensed nursing staff available on call or employed so skilled nursing services can be provided as needed; sufficient care and supervision staff for participant health and safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate or semi-private bathrooms, a dining room or common activities space that can serve as a dining room, and the ability to offer private or shared bedrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFor facilities housing \u003cstrong\u003emore than six participants\u003c\/strong\u003e, an Individual Response System permitting participants to summon assistance at any time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAbility to deliver applicable ALW services, respect resident rights and HCBS setting standards, and operate within CDSS licensing authority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eParticipating Counties (DHCS List Reviewed October 2026)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCCS supports qualifying provider-enrollment clients remotely across California's participating ALW counties. Southern California service areas include the \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Desert\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hesperia, Victorville, Apple Valley, Oak Hills, Adelanto, and Barstow), the \u003cstrong\u003eInland Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e (San Bernardino, Fontana, Rialto, Highland, Redlands, Loma Linda, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Upland, Chino, and surrounding communities), plus Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties. On-site preparation depends on the agreed service area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"small-print\"\u003eRCCS can assess apparent readiness but does not confer eligibility, licensing, or State approval. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/services\/long-term-care-alternatives-home-and-community-based-service-options\/assisted-living-waiver-provider-enrollment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDHCS ALW Provider Enrollment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\" id=\"rccs-alw-responsibilities\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eDefined deliverables and client obligations\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat the Facility Must Provide—and What This Package Excludes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"two-col\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Responsibilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eProvide accurate current ownership, entity, facility, CDSS, and business information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eProvide official records, NPI confirmation, required identification, license, reports, insurance, and other support documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eExecute original signatures and notarizations and pay required government or third-party fees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRespond promptly to outstanding items or State requests and disclose material changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaintain required staffing, nursing availability, safe conditions, licensing compliance, resident protections, and HCBS policies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTake corrective action on facility-level or operational deficiencies identified before or during verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eInitial CDSS RCFE\/ARF licensing or license renewal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSeparate Care Coordination Agency or Home Health Agency enrollment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIndividual resident Medi-Cal eligibility applications, ALW slot requests, assessments, or participant enrollment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGuaranteed referrals, resident occupancy, State approval, waiver slots, or reimbursement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOngoing ALW claims billing, collections, appeals, or revenue-cycle management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFacility staffing, nursing service provision, routine staff instruction, or day-to-day management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eState fees, notarizations, insurance, surety bonds, external professional fees, or facility upgrades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSeparate changes of ownership or location, new facilities, future revalidations, or unrelated enrollment projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"small-print\"\u003eFor initial CDSS facility licensing, RCCS offers a separately contracted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rosenthalcommunitycare.com\/products\/full-service-licensing-package\"\u003eRCFE\/ARF Full-Service Licensing Package\u003c\/a\u003e. ALW billing and other claims services require separate terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section soft\" id=\"rccs-alw-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTechnical answers for facility owners\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eCalifornia ALW Provider Enrollment — Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich application comes first: the ALW Program Application or Medi-Cal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a facility enrolling as an ALW provider, DHCS publishes the ALW Program Application as Step 1 and the Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment Packet as Step 2.\u003c\/strong\u003e The two components are reviewed separately and both are needed before final enrollment. This is distinct from \u003cstrong\u003eindividual participant eligibility\u003c\/strong\u003e, which requires a person to have full-scope Medi-Cal with no share of cost, along with other ALW qualifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the Medi-Cal provider packet the same as applying for a resident's Medi-Cal benefits?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The facility's Medi-Cal enrollment packet establishes the \u003cstrong\u003eprovider's\u003c\/strong\u003e participation status as part of ALW enrollment. A resident's Medi-Cal coverage, functional eligibility, assessment, and ALW waiver-slot process are separate and are not included in this facility application service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a CDSS facility license before becoming an ALW provider?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. DHCS requires enrolling RCFE\/ARF facilities to meet CDSS licensing requirements and its applicable substantial-compliance and ALW program standards. RCCS's separate CDSS licensing service is not part of this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre both DHCS application components included in RCCS's price?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. This professional consulting package covers document preparation and application coordination for both the \u003cstrong\u003eALW program\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMedi-Cal provider\u003c\/strong\u003e components for the same facility, subject to the agreed scope. Government application fees and other third-party expenses are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the ALW packet need to be mailed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDHCS directs facilities to \u003cstrong\u003eemail the ALW Program Application\u003c\/strong\u003e to the Provider and Facility Site Review Unit. The \u003cstrong\u003eMedi-Cal Provider Enrollment Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e must be mailed to the Integrated Systems of Care Division Provider Enrollment Unit because original wet signatures are required. Do not mail the packet to the general Provider Enrollment Division.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich Medi-Cal forms must be notarized?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDHCS's RCFE\/ARF instructions identify \u003cstrong\u003eDHCS 6204 (Provider Application), DHCS 6207 (Disclosure Statement), and DHCS 6208 (Provider Agreement)\u003c\/strong\u003e as requiring signatures and notarization. Applicants must execute the original documents as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the State's 2026 enrollment application fee?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDHCS's updated calendar-year 2026 fee schedule specifies \u003cstrong\u003e$750\u003c\/strong\u003e for applicable Medi-Cal provider enrollment applications submitted in 2026. Older ALW-specific materials still show the 2025 amount of $730. The State fee is separate from RCCS's consulting fee and should be rechecked before payment or mailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill DHCS inspect or interview the facility?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDHCS states that an \u003cstrong\u003eon-site or off-site qualification-verification visit\u003c\/strong\u003e occurs following review and approval of the program and Medi-Cal application components. Its public instructions do not impose the same stand-alone interview format on every applicant. RCCS provides mock questions and agreed readiness reviews tailored to the anticipated process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the 90-day guarantee mean State approval within 90 days?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. DHCS does not publish a guaranteed 90-day provider approval period in the cited RCFE\/ARF enrollment instructions. RCCS's provision concerns \u003cstrong\u003emore than 90 days of delay solely and directly caused by a covered material RCCS error\u003c\/strong\u003e, under the signed contract—not normal State queue or processing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes every denial trigger a refund?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A refund requires a documented material RCCS error within the promised service scope that is the sole direct cause of the qualifying adverse outcome, together with the contract's required notice, cure, and other conditions. A denial caused by facility noncompliance or State discretion is not automatically a qualifying RCCS failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many application corrections and consultations are included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlimited application-related corrections, updates, and remote\/phone consultations for \u003cstrong\u003ethis one contracted initial application\u003c\/strong\u003e, within the signed agreement. A different facility, significant entity\/location change, new enrollment, future revalidation, or ongoing billing is separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan RCCS promise ALW referrals, resident slots, or payments after approval?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Provider enrollment does not itself establish any individual participant's ALW eligibility or guarantee placements, waiver slots, occupancy, or claims payment. DHCS reports that ALW participant slots are limited and that there is a waitlist, and qualified participants are served through separate care-coordination and enrollment procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Medi-Cal pay the participant's room and board under ALW?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. DHCS explains that ALW participants pay the facility directly for \u003cstrong\u003eroom and board\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the waiver addresses authorized services. This is separate from the application package and should be considered when planning facility operations and resident admissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich California counties participate in ALW?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs listed by DHCS in October 2026: Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma. Verify participating counties and program policy before submitting a new project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section\" id=\"rccs-alw-references\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003ePrimary government sources | Reviewed October 28, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eVerify Requirements Directly With DHCS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRCCS prepares applications against the published California Department of Health Care Services instructions available at the time of the engagement. The following official sources support the provider enrollment sequence, checklist, fee, qualifying counties, and program requirements described above:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/services\/long-term-care-alternatives-home-and-community-based-service-options\/provider-enrollment-for-residential-care-facilities-for-the-elderly-and-adult-residential-facilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDHCS — RCFE\/ARF Provider Enrollment Steps\u003c\/a\u003e (program packet first; Medi-Cal packet second; verification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ALW-Program-and-Medi-Cal-Checklists.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDHCS — ALW Program and Medi-Cal Checklists (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e (supporting evidence and forms; older fee reference)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/services\/long-term-care-alternatives-home-and-community-based-service-options\/residential-care-facility-for-the-elderly-rcfe-or-adult-residential-facility-arf-application-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDHCS — RCFE\/ARF Medi-Cal Application Requirements\u003c\/a\u003e (notarized forms and business records)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/providers-partners\/application-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDHCS — Calendar-Year Application Fees\u003c\/a\u003e (current 2026 amount, accepted paper payment method)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/services\/long-term-care-alternatives-home-and-community-based-service-options\/assisted-living-waiver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDHCS — Assisted Living Waiver Program\u003c\/a\u003e (participant eligibility, room and board, counties, and waitlist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndependent Consulting Disclosure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosenthal Community Care Services is an independent private consulting company. RCCS is not DHCS, CDSS, an authorized government enrollment office, or an issuer of State licensure or approval. Program rules, submission processes, application fees, and eligibility standards may change. The signed RCCS agreement defines the services purchased; only DHCS can decide provider enrollment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cfooter class=\"final\" id=\"rccs-alw-contact\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\" style=\"color:#ead1a5\"\u003eRosenthal Community Care Services\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003ePrepare Your RCFE or ARF for California ALW Provider Enrollment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eStructured preparation of the ALW Program Application and Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment Packet, precise checklist review, agency correspondence tracking, corrections, and final verification readiness support—under one clearly defined consulting engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#efd3a2!important;font-size:30px!important;font-weight:800!important\"\u003eRCCS Professional Fee: $5,000 in 2026   |   $6,000 starting 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#efd3a2!important;font-size:28px!important;font-weight:800!important\"\u003e(888) 272-3301   |   Option 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"button gold\" href=\"https:\/\/rosenthalcommunitycare.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eRequest an ALW Enrollment Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"small-print\" style=\"margin-top:34px!important;color:#dce7ea!important\"\u003eRosenthal Community Care Services — Business Support, Human Care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- end RCCS ALW shell --\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function () {\n  'use strict';\n\n  function disableStickyMedia(productScope) {\n    if (!productScope) return;\n\n    var selectors = [\n      '.product__media-wrapper',\n      '.product__media-list',\n      '.product__media-gallery',\n      '.product-gallery',\n      '.product-gallery__sticky',\n      '.product__media-sticky',\n      '.product__column-sticky',\n      'media-gallery',\n     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