The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a new Provider Information Notice (PIN) outlining changes to Administrator Certification Program (ACP) fees for nursing homes and other healthcare facilities. The changes, effective July 1, 2021, are necessary to address the projected insolvency of the Certification Fund and maintain a quality administrator certification training program. The fees for administrator certification examinations, initial and renewal applications, and vendor applications will increase annually by 10 percent, not to exceed a total of 40 percent over a four-year period. Additionally, a non-refundable fee of $10 per unit (or hour) is required to process each Continuing Education Training Program (CETP) course request. Administrators and vendors are encouraged to review Assembly Bill (AB) 135 to familiarize themselves with the amendments to Health & Safety Code sections. Non-compliance with these new regulations may result in penalties or loss of certification.

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