IHSS
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Reasonable accommodations in CDSS and DHCS programs
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) have issued a joint letter reminding counties of their obligation to ensure equal access to persons with disabilities to state and federal funded…
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IHSS provider travel claims
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued clarification about IHSS provider travel claims. IHSS providers must be paid for time spent traveling between locations where services are provided. The provider must submit a Provider Workweek &…
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IHSS Advance Pay overpayment recovery
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a new notice of action from for recovery of In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) advance pay overpayments. Advance pay allows recipients to receive an advance payment for their monthly…
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Reasonable accommodations for blind and visually impaired IHSS applicants and recipients
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided additional information about reasonable accommodations for blind and visually impaired In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) applicants and recipients. This information is in addition to previous information and forms and notices…
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Updates to IHSS provider violation notices and time to request state administrative review
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued new forms upholding a third or fourth In Home Supportive Services provider overtime violation allegation. CDSS established limits on the number of authorized hours an IHSS provider can work…
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Disability and domestic violence questions computer system flags
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued directions regarding AB 2030. AB 2030 requires CDSS to include in any amendments or revisions to standard application or semi-annual reporting forms after January 1, 2019 that allow applicants…
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IHSS provider enrollment issues
The California Department of Social Services has issued clarification regarding various In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider enrollment issues. Prospective IHSS providers must undergo a background check in order to enroll as a provider. If an individual…
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IHSS parent provider issues
The California Department of Social Services has issued clarification regarding application of In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) regulations to parent providers. A parent living with their minor recipient child is considered unable or unavailable to provide necessary…
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Implementation for IHSS of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Disparities Reduction Act
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions regarding the implementation of AB 959, also known as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Disparities Reduction Act in the In-Home Supportive Services Program. As of July 1,…
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Administrative review of IHSS overtime extraordinary circumstances exemption denials
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions regarding the process for administrative review extraordinary circumstances exemption from the IHSS overtime rules. The criteria for the extraordinary circumstances exemption are in ACL 18-31, summarized here. The…