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UDW -San Diego Health Fair Flyer

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Has your client been impacted by increased Share of Cost for IHSS?

There are ways many people could qualify for IHSS without a share of cost.  It is possible that a client’s IHSS Share of Cost can be reduced or eliminated through the correct documentation.  Many consumers need help with this process because IHSS Share of Cost rules can be complicated.  Here is information on  how to get help… Read the rest of this entry »

Governor-elect Brown will host statewide budget forum to focus attention on staggering on-going budget deficits

Legislature Set to Meet December 6th To Swear In Newly Elected Members and Also Meet In  Special Session Called by Governor – Legislature Not Expected To Act On Schwarzenegger’s Mid-Year Budget Cuts Proposals  – Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver Stakeholder Meeting 12/8 – Also Special Update Meeting on “Dual Eligibles” Also on 12/8 Read the rest of this entry »

Schwarzenegger releases Special Session budget proposals

December 6th, Sacramento — Governor Schwarzenegger has released his special session budget proposals (see link below) and is not suggesting any reductions to IHSS.   Nick Buchen (Department of Finance) says the Administration’s guiding principle in developing the special session proposal was to reintroduce items that not adopted frm the Governor’s May Revise proposal.  Because there was a negotiated agreement on IHSS for the FY 10/11 budget, the Governor did not include any additional proposals to reduce funding for IHSS in for the new special session.

Special Session Budget Proposals  (PDF file)

Kamala Harris Wins AG’s race!

Republican Steve Cooley conceded the California Attorney General’s election to Democrat Kamala Harris on November 24th.  Harris–endorsed by UDW–led Cooley by more than 50,000 votes with approximately 153,000 ballots still to be counted.  Read the rest of this entry »

Upcoming Public Meetings & Hearings Impacting IHSS

Marty Omoto, CDCAN Report #228-2010 –  NOVEMBER 29, 2010 – MONDAY
Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver Stakeholder Meeting 12/8
Disability Access Commission Meeting 12/9
Legislature To Reconvene For Swearing In 12/6
Legislature Will Also Convene Special Session Called by Governor – Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver Proposal Approved by Federal Government November 2nd – Will Mean Sweeping Changes to Medi-Cal Program in California for Hundreds of Thousands of Children and Adults With Disabilities, Mental Health Needs & Seniors

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Short-sighted moves marked governor’s actions on social services

As Gov. Schwarzenegger prepares to leave office in just over a month, the legacy he leaves behind in the area of social services can be summed up as follows: It didn’t have to be this way. Read the rest of this entry »

UDW Celebrates National Home Care Provider Appreciation Month

At UDW we know that a care provider’s job doesn’t end at 5:00 PM
In honor of all that homecare providers do to support their clients, UDW is proud to be part of the nationwide recognition of our hard working members. Read the rest of this entry »

Legislative Analyst Office Report projects state budget deficit next year at $25.4 billion

Legislative Analyst Office Projects Ongoing Budget Deficits of At Least $20 Billion Through 2016 – Sweeping Cuts to State Spending Likely To Be Considered Next Year by New Governor & Legislature

SACRAMENTO, CA (CDCAN) [Updated 11/10/2010 01:10 PM (Pacific Time)] – The Legislature’s chief budget analyst – the non-partisan Legislative Analyst Office (LAO), released a report today that projects that California’s budget deficit will swell to $25.4 billion by the end of the 2011-2012 State Budget year that will likely mean more sweeping spending cuts to major state programs next year. It will also likely mean a special session of the Legislature early next year to take steps to confront the crisis. Read the rest of this entry »

IHSS Stakeholder Meeting November 19th Focuses on Implementation of New Additional Disqualifying Felonies for IHSS

Focus On New Additional Disqualifying Felonies To Be IHSS Worker And Process for IHSS Recipient To Waive Those Requirements — New Requirements Were Passed As Part of the 2010-2011 State Budget – New Requirements Won’t Go Into Effect Until After Mid-January 2011 – Stakeholder Meeting on Unannounced Home Visits of Targeted IHSS Recipients Still To Be Scheduled Read the rest of this entry »

Medicaid Section 1115 Healthcare waiver proposal approved this week by the federal government

Medicaid Section 1115 waiver will provide approximately $10 billion in federal funds for California to invest in our health delivery system and to prepare for national health care reform.  Changes to Medi-Cal  will impact many IHSS consumers; the elderly and persons with disabilities. Read the rest of this entry »