IHSS Care Planning and Authorized Hours

Question 1

Who is responsible for conducting the in-home needs assessment that determines an IHSS recipient's authorized services?

Accepted Answer

A county social worker

Answer

A county social worker visits the recipient's home to conduct the needs assessment and determine what IHSS services and hours are authorized.

Question 2

What document formally notifies an IHSS recipient of their authorized services and monthly hours?

Accepted Answer

The Notice of Action (NOA)

Answer

The Notice of Action (NOA) is the official document that informs the recipient of the authorized IHSS services, tasks, and monthly hours they are entitled to receive.

Question 3

How often is an IHSS recipient's care plan required to be formally reassessed at minimum?

Accepted Answer

Every year

Answer

IHSS recipients must have their needs reassessed by a county social worker at least once per year to ensure authorized services still match their current needs.

Question 4

If a provider performs tasks that are NOT listed in the recipient's authorized care plan, what is the likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

The provider may face fraud charges and repayment of wages

Answer

Providers who perform unauthorized tasks may be required to repay wages received for that time and could face fraud allegations, as only authorized tasks can be compensated.

Question 5

The number of hours authorized in an IHSS care plan is primarily based on what factor?

Accepted Answer

The recipient's functional limitations and assessed needs

Answer

Authorized hours are determined by the social worker's assessment of the recipient's functional limitations and the time needed to complete each approved task.

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IHSS Care Planning and Authorized Hours