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Program Enhancements and Other Budget Adjustments
Department of Veterans Affairs
The California Department of Veterans Affairs serves California veterans and their families. It assists in presenting claims for veterans' benefits under federal law, provides veterans with opportunities to acquire farms and homes through direct low-cost loans, and offers aged or disabled veterans rehabilitative, residential, medical care, and services in a home-like environment at the California Veterans Homes.
The Governor's Budget includes $394.6 million ($113.2 million General Fund), which reflects a decrease of $165.8 million ($24.7 million General Fund increase) from the revised 2006-07 Budget.
BARSTOW 40 SKILLED NURSING FACILITY BEDS
The Governor's Budget includes $2.3 million ($2.1 million General Fund and $245,000 federal and other funds) and 18 positions to reopen 40 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) beds at the Barstow Veterans Home. The activation of the unit will occur over two fiscal years. The opening of the SNF unit will provide needed care for Veterans and allow for greater utilization of the Barstow Home.
ENTERPRISE-WIDE INFORMATION SYSTEM
The Governor's Budget includes $10.3 million General Fund ($7 million one-time) and 20.9 positions to procure and implement a statewide Veterans Home Information System. This system will be implemented in existing homes and homes proposed for construction. The current system is outdated and can no longer be appropriately supported. The new system, based upon the federal veterans' health care information system, will improve health care tracking and enhance the continuum of care provided to veterans.
GREATER LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY VETERANS HOMES CONSTRUCTION
The Governor's Budget includes $995,000 General Fund and 7.6 positions for the initial construction and pre-activation phases of the Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County Veterans Homes project. At completion, the new facilities will bring Adult Day Health Care, assisted living and Skilled Nursing Facility care to the greater Los Angeles area.
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Proposed Budget Detail - General Government
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