California proposes permanent hospice agency regulations
Published November 4, 2026 · Coverage October 25–31, 2026, Pacific · Medium priority
California’s regulatory notice describes a proposal to permanently adopt Title 22 hospice agency requirements addressing licensure, management qualifications, service areas and oversight. Written comments must be received by December 14, 2026; a public hearing is scheduled for December 15, 10 a.m. to noon Pacific. The separate emergency regulations are already in effect; the proposed permanent adoption remains a rulemaking action.
Suggested owner and action: California hospice compliance and legal teams can compare the proposal and current emergency text with their own licensure, staffing and service-area practices, and decide whether to comment. Confirm current status and the full text before making operational changes.
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