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MSSP: An Alternative to Nursing Home Care

The Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) is a real, confirmed alternative to nursing home placement for El Dorado County residents — here’s how it works and who to call.

What MSSP is

MSSP is a Medi-Cal home-and-community-based waiver program that provides care management and services as an alternative to nursing facility placement. It only operates through specific local “sites,” not everywhere in the state — so which organization serves you depends on where you live.

El Dorado County is covered

The site serving El Dorado County is California Health Collaborative. Contact them to ask about eligibility and enrollment:

Related reading

This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Eligibility rules and contact details change — confirm details with the program directly before you rely on them.

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