In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) in California and offering comprehensive assistance in the application process is a valuable resource. 

1. Eligibility Information: Clearly outline the eligibility criteria for IHSS, such as being aged, blind, or disabled, a California resident, and having Medi-Cal eligibility. Explain that applicants must live at home to qualify [1].
2. Application Process Guide: Provide a step-by-step guide to applying for IHSS, including necessary forms like the Health Care Certification form, which needs to be signed by a doctor [2].
3. Needs Assessment Explanation: Describe the role of county social workers in assessing applicants’ needs and authorizing services and hours [1].
4. Protective Supervision Details: Include information about protective supervision for severely impaired individuals, detailing how to document the need for it, and how to respond to common reasons for denial by counties [3].
5. Provider Information: Offer guidance on how individuals can hire an independent provider, including the enrollment process for providers and potential exclusions due to Tier 2 exclusionary crimes [4].
6. Advice on Maximizing Hours: With the help of medical doctors, provide advice on how to get approved for the maximum hours entitled, including maintaining a hazard/injury log and obtaining necessary medical documentation [3].
7. Up-to-Date Contact Information: Keep updated information on IHSS office locations and hours of operation, as offices may move or change their operation hours [5].
8. New Program Requirements: Stay informed about any new program requirements, such as overtime, travel time, and wait time policies for providers, and include this information for both applicants and providers [6].

• cdss.ca.gov – In Home Supportive Services
• disabilityrightsca.org – In-Home Supportive Services Protective Supervision
• cdss.ca.gov – How to Become an IHSS Provider
• dpss.lacounty.gov – In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
• cdss.ca.gov – IHSS New Program Requirements

Elaborating on the different sections of the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program in California:

1. Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for IHSS, individuals must be aged, blind, or disabled, be a resident of California, have Medi-Cal eligibility, and live at home. This includes places like a house, apartment, mobile home, dorm room, or room with board, but excludes acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, or community care facilities [1][4].
2. Application Process: Applicants should contact their county IHSS office after obtaining Medi-Cal benefits. A county social worker will conduct an in-home interview and needs assessment to determine the required services and authorize the hours for each service. A physician must complete a Health Care Certification form for the applicant [2][4].
3. Services Offered: IHSS provides assistance with housework, personal care, paramedical tasks, and transportation for individuals who cannot live safely at home without this support [6].
4. Provider Work Hours and Exemptions: IHSS providers typically work up to 66 hours per week for multiple recipients. There are exemptions that allow exceeding this limit for continuity of care. The program includes specific forms and guidelines for violations, workweek agreements, and maximum authorized hours notices [3].
5. Office Locations: Updated IHSS office locations and operation hours should be noted, as these can change.  [5].

• cdss.ca.gov – In Home Supportive Services
• cdss.ca.gov – IHSS New Program Requirements
• DB101 California – In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS): Eligibility and Application
• dpss.lacounty.gov – In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
• canhr.org – In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)