By Shannin Prather January 2017 | 2017 Winter NewsletterDo you have questions about hiring a care provider? If you are new to IHSS, or haven’t hired...
Newsletter Catagories
2017 Winter
Home Modifications: Stay Safe in Your Home
Simple home modifications can help ease some of the difficulties we may experience as we age or disability progresses.
Managing Medications Safely
Protect yourself by learning about possible side effects and negative interactions of your prescriptions and over-the counter drugs.
Community Resource Highlight: Farewell to Falls
The Farewell to Falls program works with older adults to help reduce falls
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.
Call & Connect Schedule
Public Authority Services continues to partner with Senior Center Without Walls to offer no-cost training and information sessions, which are exclusively available to IHSS consumers. You are welcome to participate via telephone from the comfort of your home!
Guide to In-Home Supportive Services Assistance
By Shannin Prather January 2017 | 2017 Winter NewsletterWe understand the importance of feeling in control of your situation. Below, we’ve provided...