IHSS
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COVID-19 updated information regarding submitting SOC 873
The California Department of Social Services has provided information about completion of the In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) SOC 873 form. Counties can allow a good cause extension for failure to submit the IHSS SOC 873 form within…
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Extension of COVID-19 personal protective equipment for IHSS providers
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has been providing personal protective equipment to any In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider who requests it through Public Authority offices. CDSS has extended this availability to June 30, 2022. (ACIN…
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Instructions on interpreter services and confidentiality agreement
THIS ACL IS SUPERCEEDED BY ACL 24-68, SUMMARIZED HERE County welfare departments must offer free bilingual or interpreter services to all non-English speaking or limited English proficient persons. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a…
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IHSS able and available spouse rule
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued clarification regarding the In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) able and available spouse rules. An able and available spouse is presumed to be available to provide without compensation any IHSS…
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Extension of COVID-19 exceptions to IHSS program requirements
The California Department of Social Services has provided guidance regarding extension of COVID-19 related exceptions for self-attestation of In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) forms. County IHSS offices should begin transitioning back to in-person initial assessments and reassessments when…
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COVID-19 updates to IHSS changes
The California Department of Social Services has provided information about the status of changes to In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) policies because of COVID-19. Counties should continue to use video-conferencing for IHSS initial assessments when the applicant or…
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Determination of alternative resources for foster children receiving IHSS
Minor children who are placed with approved resource families, or in a foster care setting which was required to become a resource family by December 31, 2020, are considered to be living in their own home and may…
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IHSS application processing and reassessments
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) reiterates the In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) requirements for processing applications, completing reassessment, and issuing Quality Improvement Actions Plans. Individuals have the right to apply for IHSS services or make an…
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COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for IHSS providers
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided information about State Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers. Supplemental Paid Sick leave provides 80 hours of sick leave for IHSS providers in addition…
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New IHSS medical accompaniment for COVID vaccines
In Home Supportive Services recipients age 16 to 64 are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. IHSS recipients who need assistance from their provider to get a COVID-19 vaccine can use medical accompaniment hours for that purpose. …