1. (a) The Department shall utilize a rate development methodology to determine the amounts for the cost elements for the proposed rates.

2. (b) The Department shall develop proposed rates pursuant to Section 56902 which shall:

   1. (1) Be based upon median cost per consumer per month;
   2. (2) Vary by Service Levels 2, 3 and 4(A-I); and
   3. (3) Vary by geographic location.
3. (c) The proposed rates shall be the sum of the cost elements pursuant to Sections 56911 through 56914, updated pursuant to Section 56915.

Note: Authority cited: Section 4681.1, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 4681.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-14-91; operative 2-13-91 (Register 91, No. 14).

2. Amendment of section filed 11-23-94; operative 11-23-94 (Register 94, No. 47).

3. Editorial correction of subsections (b) and (c) (Register 94, No. 50).

4. Editorial correction of subsection (c) (Register 95, No. 18).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b)(2) filed 6-19-95 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 95, No. 25).