Get Soc 873

The growth in IHSS hourly wages in part is due to increases to the state minimum wage—from $8 per hour in January 1, 2014 to $15.50 per hour in January 1, 2023.

Please note that a provider of IHSS or WPCS (or both) who is granted an exemption may work up to a total of 12 hours per day, and up to 360 hours per month combined for the IHSS and WPCS that he or she provides, not to exceed each waiver participant's monthly-authorized hours.

You must have a physician or other licensed health care professional fill out a Health Care Certification (SOC 873) form and you must return it to the county before care services can be authorized. You will be notified if your application for IHSS has been approved or denied.

You can request additional hours at your annual IHSS assessment, or by submitting an IHSS appeal if you received a Notice of Action from the county within 90 days.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Exemptions for Provider Violations. As required under State statutes, the maximum number of hours an IHSS or WPCS provider may work in a workweek for all the time he/she works for two or more recipients is 66 hours.

The 24-hour-a-day coverage plan will be provided at all times. If there is any change to the 24-hour-a-day coverage plan (i.e. hospitalization, attendance in day-care programs, travel, etc.) I will immediately notify the IHSS social worker.

IHSS Provider Enrollment Process Upon approval of the recipient's service authorizations, the social worker will assist the recipient in obtaining an IHSS care provider.Care providers may include, but are not limited to, family members, friends, neighbors, or registered providers through the public authority.

Generally, misdemeanor crimes involving violence or threats of violence would disqualify a person from being an IHSS provider. Minor infractions, such as traffic violations, would not disqualify a person from being an IHSS provider. 10. WHAT HAPPENS IF I'M CONVICTED OF A CRIME AFTER I'M ENROLLED AS AN IHSS PROVIDER?