The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a Provider Information Notice (PIN) outlining guidance for nursing homes and other healthcare facilities regarding the handling of stimulus checks received by their clients or residents. The PIN clarifies that stimulus checks are not considered income and should not be treated as such, nor should they be used to satisfy any debts owed by a resident to a licensee. Healthcare facilities must comply with the Governor's Executive Order N-57-20, which prohibits attaching, garnishing, or otherwise using stimulus payments to satisfy debts. Licensees should treat stimulus checks like any other tax refund owed to an individual in care. The PIN also references relevant sections of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, to ensure compliance with safeguarding residents' cash resources, personal property, and valuables.

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