Every fall Medicare drug plan and Medicare Advantage HMOs provide updated information for your consideration.
Newsletter Catagories
Policy Updates
Coming Soon: Electronic Timesheets
Electronic timesheets may be available to all IHSS consumers and care providers as early as July 2017.
Provider Enrollment Agreement Form SOC 846 Must be Returned by April 29, 2017
In February 2016, changes to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Provider Enrollment Agreement Form (SOC 846) went into effect, caused by the new rules regarding overtime and travel time pay. All IHSS care providers enrolled prior to January 2016 are required to sign the updated form, confirming understanding of the new rules.
Overtime Exceptions
If an unexpected accident, illness, or some other urgent problem requires extra work right away, exceptions to overtime limits can be requested.
Join the IHSS Advisory Board
IHSS Advisory Board meetings are a great place to bring concerns about IHSS and how service is being delivered.
California Hospital & Family Caregiving Law
The new California Hospital & Family Caregiver Law will help ensure that the person you designate as your primary caregiver will have the information and training necessary to keep you healthy and safe after a hospital stay
Understanding & Avoiding Overtime Violations
Be aware of the overtime rules in order to avoid inadvertently causing a violation for your providers.
Overtime Pay Changes for IHSS Providers
Starting February 1st, 2016 all IHSS care providers will be eligible for overtime pay.
Join the IHSS Advisory Board
IHSS Advisory Board meetings are a great place to bring concerns about IHSS and how service is being delivered.
The Importance of a Back-Up Plan
Life circumstances such as illness, injury, or time off can create the unexpected need to have someone else assist you.