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Newsletter Catagories
2015 Summer
Public Authority Enrollment
Public Authority Enrollment assists In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Independent Care Providers (IPs) to become eligible to receive payment for services provided to IHSS consumers.
Responding to Drought Conditions
Cutting back on water usage is now a necessity. During Droughts, water is precious, an we all need to take steps to conserve it.
Health & Safety in The Home: Tips to avoid Provider Injury
One of the key responsibilities an an IHSS consumer is that you instruct and supervise the tasks that you have been approved for. This includes providing the proper tools to the provider and, most importantly, training them on how to do them to ensure safety in the home.
Community Resource Highlight: CalFresh Fresh Food Alert
July 2015 | 2015 Summer NewsletterCalFresh is a program that assists in stretching an already tight food budget. It can be used to buy fresh fruits...
Important Information for Medicare/Medic-Cal Dual Eligibles
If you are a Medi-Medi patient–someone with both Medicare and Medi-Cal–or if you care for someone who is, you can get help with questions about Cal MediConnect.
IHSS Advisory Board
Let your opinions, concerns, and ideas be part of the monthly conversation at an IHSS Advisory Board meeting.
Staying Healthy: Drink Plenty of Water
Tips for staying hydrated, healthy, and safe while enjoying the sunny summer weather.
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. It is your responsibility as an IHSS consumer to create a plan and have safety nets in place for this.