Court News: In-Home Caregivers & Felony Convictions

James Perry, Attorney.

An Alameda Superior Court judge decided this month not every felony conviction will disqualify you from helping the elderly or disabled. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger originally wanted to ban everyone with a felony record from working in the In-Home Supportive Services program (IHSS). As the law stands, workers are barred from the program for 10 years if they have been convicted of child abuse, elder abuse, or defrauding MediCal or any patient.
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Kristine Loomis, Webmaster

Community activist. Advocate for the disabled, elderly, and their care providers -- specifically through California's In-Home Supportive Services Program. Associated college degree and employment experience: communications, computer applications, website design & administration.



Author: Kristine
Date: February 23rd, 2010
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Filed: Homecare & IHSS News