By Shannin Prather
April 2017 | 2017 Spring Newsletter
The State of California recently announced its plan to offer an option for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) care providers to submit timesheets electronically instead of using the current paper system. The state plans to pilot the option beginning in May 2017, to test the new system. If the pilot is successful, electronic timesheets may be available to all IHSS consumers and care providers as early as July 2017.
Once approved for use, IHSS providers will be able to access and submit electronic timesheets (known as e-timesheets) using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. IHSS consumers choosing to use e-timesheets will be able to review, approve or deny, and electronically sign timesheets, either on-line or
by phone. The electronic process is voluntary for both consumers and care providers. While electronic timesheets are a great option for many, not all IHSS consumers or providers will want to use e-timesheets. Paper options for timesheets will still be available.
Anticipated benefits for consumers using the new e-Timesheets include: alerts via phone or e-mail that a new timesheet is waiting for review; fast access to review and approve provider timesheets; and the ability to electronically sign timesheets (allowing for quicker completion and approval.)
Care providers will also benefit from e-timesheets: receiving paychecks quickly; allowing accurate and simple tracking of hours worked; receiving advance warning of possible errors or violations before a timesheet is submitted; savings in the cost of mailing the timesheets; and offering efficient completion and receipt of information.
Whether a consumer chooses to review and approve timesheets online or over the phone, the e-timesheets will be available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Armenian. More information will be provided by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), IHSS, and Public Authority Services in the near future.
The State of California recently announced its plan to offer an option for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) care providers to submit timesheets electronically instead of using the current paper system. The state plans to pilot the option beginning in May 2017, to test the new system. If the pilot is successful, electronic timesheets may be available to all IHSS consumers and care providers as early as July 2017.
Once approved for use, IHSS providers will be able to access and submit electronic timesheets (known as e-timesheets) using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. IHSS consumers choosing to use e-timesheets will be able to review, approve or deny, and electronically sign timesheets, either on-line or by phone. The electronic process is voluntary for both consumers and care providers. While electronic timesheets are a great option for many, not all IHSS consumers or providers will want to use e-timesheets. Paper options for timesheets will still be available.
Anticipated benefits for consumers using the new e-Timesheets include: alerts via phone or e-mail that a new timesheet is waiting for review; fast access to review and approve provider timesheets; and the ability to electronically sign timesheets (allowing for quicker completion and approval.)
Care providers will also benefit from e-timesheets: receiving paychecks quickly; allowing accurate and simple tracking of hours worked; receiving advance warning of possible errors or violations before a timesheet is submitted; savings in the cost of mailing the timesheets; and offering efficient completion and receipt of information.
Whether a consumer chooses to review and approve timesheets online or over the phone, the e-timesheets will be available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Armenian. More information will be provided by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), IHSS, and Public Authority Services in the near future.