IHSS
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Clarification of definition of “own home” for In-Home Supportive Services eligibility
The CDSS has provided clarification regarding the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program definition of “own home” as it relates to alternative living arrangements and IHSS eligibility. Welfare and Institutions Code Section 12300(a) defines “own home” as “homes or abodes…
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IHSS timesheet signature authorization requirements
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued information regarding the timesheet signature authorization requirement. An IHSS recipient or their legal representative can designate an authorized representative to sign a provider’s timesheet on their behalf. For this…
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IHSS Electronic Visit Verification
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued information about implementation of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers. States are required to implement EVV for personal care services and home health programs…
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Sexual harassment in the IHSS program
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued information about AB 3802 which requires CDSS to develop or identify educational materials to be made available to IHSS recipients and providers, and to propose a data collection method…
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IHSS overtime exceptions for extraordinary circumstances
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding exceptions from the IHSS provider overtime limits for extraordinary circumstances. In general exceptions from the overtime limits are available if (1) the recipient has complex medical or…
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IHSS overpayment recovery
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions about recovery of overpayments in the In Home Supportive Service Program (IHSS). An overpayment includes any payments to a recipient to purchase IHSS services in an amount to…
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Union eligibility for Waiver Personal Care Services providers
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions implementing AB 1811 Section 34 which establishes the county, public authority or nonprofit consortium as the employer of record for Waiver Personal Care Services providers for purposes of…
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IHSS provider general exception regulations
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued new regulations implementing the process to request a general exception or waiver of criminal background for In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers. The regulations address the crimes for which…
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Separation of SIU and eligibility determination functions
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a reminder to counties that management of eligibility determination and program integrity investigation must be separate. County Special Investigative Unit (SIU) staff is responsible for preventing and discovering fraud…
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IHSS Provider Enrollment
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a reminder to counties that applicants to be In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers have 90 calendar days to complete all enrollment requirements. The 90 day period begins either…