IHSS
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COVID-19 extension of sick leave for IHSS providers
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued information about the extension of two weeks of emergency paid sick leave in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act for In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Waiver Personal Care…
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End of proration of IHSS protective supervision
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has information regarding the end of prorating of In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) protective supervision. Protective supervision is an IHSS service for observing non-self directing, confused, mentally impaired or mentally ill…
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COVID-19 reinstatement of IHSS overtime violations
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has reinstated overtime and travel time violations for IHSS providers that were suspended because of COVID-19. In ACL 20-32, CDSS stated that overtime and travel time violations incurred while performing services…
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COVID-19 extension of exceptions to IHSS regulations
The California Department of Social Services has issued guidance regarding extension of exceptions to In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) regulations because of COVID-19. Effective August 4, 2020 until the end of the National Emergency, initial assessments for IHSS…
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COVID-19 extension of IHSS criminal background check changes
In ACL 20-50, the California Department of Social Services implemented a temporary suspension of the requirement that applicants to be In Home Supportive Services providers be fingerprinted as part of their criminal background check and allowed a name-based…
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COVID-19 IHSS personal protective equipment
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) informs counties that personal protective equipment is being made available to both In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers and recipients who requests it. Personal protective equipment is available at the Public…
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COVID-19 personal protective equipment for IHSS providers
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) informs counties that personal protective equipment is being made available to any In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider who requests it. Personal protective equipment is available at the Public Authority offices…
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IHSS medical accompaniment
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided additional guidance regarding In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) medical accompaniment services. Medical accompaniment is assistance necessary for the recipient to accomplish travel to and attend medical appointments. ACL 17-42…
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COVID-19 IHSS parent providers
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding redetermination of eligibility of a parent to be a paid In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider for their minor child during COVID-19. In general, parents are allowed…
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COVID-19 sick leave for IHSS providers
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued information to counties about the two weeks of emergency paid sick leave in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act for In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Waiver Personal Care…