Disability Rights California (DRC) has published important information about the IHSS Care Supplement. 

“Consumers whose hours are cut by 20% can apply for an IHSS Care Supplement.  State law says IHSS consumers can get an IHSS Care Supplement only there is a serious risk of out-of-home placement.  “Out-of-home placement” means that you would have to leave your own home and go live somewhere else such as a board and care home or a nursing home.  If you apply for and are approved to receive an IHSS Care Supplement you will have all or part of the 20% cut in your IHSS hours restored.”

Download complete DRC informational flyer, (pdf)  including Physician’s Survey Regarding Functional Limitations

 Additional Information:

• UDW News Post with informational flyers & call-in conference information on 20% cuts
• California Disability Community Action Network (CDCAN) Report #192-211)
  Very complete policy information and legislative report.
• Department of Social Services (DSS) All County Letter instructing counties on the implementation of the 20% reduction to consumer hours.