Section 1790 Of Article 6. Reporting And Reserve Requirements From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 10. >> Article 6.
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. (a) Each provider that has obtained a provisional or final
certificate of authority and each provider that possesses an inactive
certificate of authority shall submit an annual report of its
financial condition. The report shall consist of audited financial
statements and required reserve calculations, with accompanying
certified public accountants' opinions thereon, the reserve
information required by paragraph (2), Continuing Care Provider Fee
and Calculation Sheet, evidence of fidelity bond as required by
Section 1789.8, and certification that the continuing care contract
in use for new residents has been approved by the department, all in
a format provided by the department, and shall include all of the
following information:
(1) A certification, if applicable, that the entity is maintaining
reserves for prepaid continuing care contracts, statutory reserves,
and refund reserves.
(2) Full details on the status, description, and amount of all
reserves that the provider currently designates and maintains, and on
per capita costs of operation for each continuing care retirement
community operated.
(3) Disclosure of any amounts accumulated or expended for
identified projects or purposes, including, but not limited to,
projects designated to meet the needs of the continuing care
retirement community as permitted by a provider's nonprofit status
under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and amounts
maintained for contingencies. The disclosure of a nonprofit provider
shall state how the project or purpose is consistent with the
provider's tax-exempt status. The disclosure of a for-profit provider
shall identify amounts accumulated for specific projects or purposes
and amounts maintained for contingencies. Nothing in this
subdivision shall be construed to require the accumulation of funds
or funding of contingencies, nor shall it be interpreted to alter
existing law regarding the reserves that are required to be
maintained.
(4) Full details on any increase in monthly care fees, the basis
for determining the increase, and the data used to calculate the
increase.
(5) The required reserve calculation schedules shall be
accompanied by the auditor's opinion as to compliance with applicable
statutes.
(6) Any other information as the department may require.
(b) Each provider shall file the annual report with the department
within four months after the provider's fiscal yearend. If the
complete annual report is not received by the due date, a one
thousand dollar ($1,000) late fee shall accompany submission of the
reports. If the reports are more than 30 days past due, an additional
fee of thirty-three dollars ($33) for each day over the first 30
days shall accompany submission of the report. The department may, at
its discretion, waive the late fee for good cause.
(c) The annual report and any amendments thereto shall be signed
and certified by the chief executive officer of the provider, stating
that, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, the items are
correct.
(d) A copy of the most recent annual audited financial statement
shall be transmitted by the provider to each transferor requesting
the statement.
(e) A provider shall amend its annual report on file with the
department at any time, without the payment of any additional fee, if
an amendment is necessary to prevent the report from containing a
material misstatement of fact or omitting a material fact.
(f) If a provider is no longer entering into continuing care
contracts, and currently is caring for 10 or fewer continuing care
residents, the provider may request permission from the department,
in lieu of filing the annual report, to establish a trust fund or to
secure a performance bond to ensure fulfillment of continuing care
contract obligations. The request shall be made each year within 30
days after the provider's fiscal yearend. The request shall include
the amount of the trust fund or performance bond determined by
calculating the projected life costs, less the projected life
revenue, for the remaining continuing care residents in the year the
provider requests the waiver. If the department approves the request,
the following shall be submitted to the department annually:
(1) Evidence of trust fund or performance bond and its amount.
(2) A list of continuing care residents. If the number of
continuing care residents exceeds 10 at any time, the provider shall
comply with the requirements of this section.
(3) A provider fee as required by subdivision (c) of Section 1791.
(g) If the department determines a provider's annual audited
report needs further analysis and investigation, as a result of
incomplete and inaccurate financial statements, significant financial
deficiencies, development of work out plans to stabilize financial
solvency, or for any other reason, the provider shall reimburse the
department for reasonable actual costs incurred by the department or
its representative. The reimbursed funds shall be deposited in the
Continuing Care Contract Provider Fee Fund.