By Shannin Prather
January 2017 | 2017 Winter Newsletter
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.
As of December 2016, over 1700 IHSS care providers in Santa Clara County have not returned the SOC 846 form. IHSS sent a letter (including an attached SOC 846 form) to those who have not returned the signed form, to advise that the form MUST be signed and returned to the IHSS office by April 29, 2017, or they will be terminated as an IHSS provider.
For the employment of your provider, and for your well-being, we urge all care recipients to check with your care providers to make sure they have signed and returned the SOC 846 form to IHSS. It is required for their employment with IHSS to continue.
If a care provider is unsure whether their updated SOC 846 form has been received, they are advised to contact the IHSS Overtime/Travel Time Hotline at (408) 792-1600: When calling, providers should first select language preference, then press opt ion 2 (for providers), and next press option 3 for Overtime Hotline staff.