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The IHSS appeal process is the formal way for beneficiaries to challenge decisions made by their county regarding In-Home Supportive Services. When a County issues a Notice of Action (NOA), it may state that hours are being reduced, services are being terminated, or an application has been denied. These decisions can directly affect...

The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program is a California-based initiative that helps eligible individuals, such as seniors or people with disabilities, receive care in the comfort of their own homes. IHSS providers play a vital role in making this possible. Many are family members or friends who offer daily support to their loved...

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a California program that offers vital assistance to elderly individuals and people with disabilities, helping them remain safely in their homes. The program provides support for tasks such as bathing, meal preparation, medication reminders, and other daily activities that promote independent living. For recipients who need or wish...

Protective Supervision under California’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides 24-hour, non-medical supervision for individuals with mental impairments or cognitive disabilities who are at risk of injury when left alone. It helps ensure that vulnerable individuals, such as children with autism or seniors with Alzheimer’s, receive the continuous care and monitoring they need...

In-Home Supportive Services—IHSS—is a California benefits program designed to help people of all ages live safely at home. IHSS pays recipients to hire a personal caretaker, including a family member, to assist with activities of daily living. To be eligible, you must be 1) a California resident, 2) qualify for Medi-Cal, and 3) either...

In-Home Supportive Services—IHSS—is a California benefits program designed to help people of all ages live safely at home. IHSS pays recipients to hire a personal caretaker, including a family member, to assist with activities of daily living. To be eligible, you must be 1) a California resident, 2) qualify for Medi-Cal, and 3) either...

In-Home Supportive Services—IHSS—is a California benefits program designed to help people of all ages live safely at home. IHSS pays recipients to hire a personal caretaker, including a family member, to assist with activities of daily living. To be eligible, you must be 1) a California resident, 2) qualify for Medi-Cal, and 3) either...

The success of your IHSS appeal for protective supervision largely depends on one critical factor: whether you have persuasive documentation from objective sources. After reviewing countless administrative decisions, my main takeaway is that administrative law judges (ALJs) rely heavily on the objective documentation in the record when granting or denying IHSS appeals for...

Denials of In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) can be discouraging, especially when you or a loved one truly needs help at home to live safely and independently. Whether your request for IHSS was denied entirely or your previous authorized hours were reduced, you have the right to appeal the county’s decision. The good news...