Beginning February 1, 2016, IHSS Providers who met the eligibility criteria were paid overtime and/or travel time within specific limits , as required under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). It is important to follow the overtime and travel time limitations to prevent getting a violation that could cause you...
Medi-Cal fraud is an intentional attempt by some Providers, and in some cases Recipients, to receive unauthorized payments or benefits from any Medi-Cal program, including the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program. This fraud can take many forms, but the most common in the IHSS program involves Providers knowingly billing for...
There are specific services covered by IHSS and most Recipients will not be authorized all of these services. IHSS Recipients are authorized different services and hours for each service. It is important to find out the services and hours authorized for your IHSS Recipient so that you can perform the...
As an In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Provider, you are a "Mandated Reporter". If you see or suspect abuse/neglect, you MUST report it immediately to the Adult Protective Services (APS) or Children's Protective Services (CPS) agency. Your report is kept confidential and the county will investigate the suspected abuse. Learn more...
IHSS Providers now have an opportunity to save earnings for retirement by enrolling with CalSavers, which is optional . You can learn more about CalSavers at the CDSS website or www.calsavers.com and review the CalSavers Informational Flyer on how to enroll. CalSavers Informational Flyer Translations: Armenian | Chinese | Spanish...
Once you have completed the enrollment process and become an eligible IHSS Provider, you are considered an Existing Provider . Reporting an address and/or telephone number change Option 1: Electronically, through your Electronic Services Portal (ESP) account Option 2: Email the IHSS Accounting Inbox at Ihssaccountinginbox@ssa.ocgov.com In the email, include...