Are there any recent changes to IHSS benefits?
Specifically, recent state minimum wage increases and budget-related legislation adopted in 2017‑18 instituted both temporary and permanent changes to how counties can increase IHSS provider wages and benefits with varying effects on state and county costs.
Can a family member use the IHSS program?
You cannot use the IHSS program if you live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. You can hire family members to carry out the duties provided by the IHSS program. Depending on your eligibility you may receive as many as 283 hours of help from the IHSS program per month.
How does the federal government contribute to IHSS?
• FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION (FFP)is a formula used to determine the amount of money that the federal government contributes toward each state’s Medicaid services. California currently receives a 50% federal match for the Personal Care Services Program and IHSS Plus Option Program.
How is IHSS income excluded from federal taxes?
This is because of a special IRS regulation called difficulty of care income tax exclusion. IHSS wages received by IHSS providers who live in the same home with the recipient of those services are excluded from gross income for purposes of federal and state income tax.
How does IHSS affect a child’s SSI?
IHSS payments will not affect a child’s SSI because this is considered exempt income under SSI rules. When IHSS rules changed to allow Medi-Cal funding for parent providers, these payments became income and property exempt under all of the state’s Medi-Cal programs for IHSS provided to children under 21. How Much Does IHSS Pay in California?
What do you need to know about the IHSS program?
The IHSS Program will help pay for services provided to you so that you can remain safely in your own home. To be eligible, you must be over 65 years of age, or disabled, or blind. Disabled children are also potentially eligible for IHSS. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities.
Can you apply for IHSS and still get SSI?
Like SSI, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a program government-run program offered by the state of California. IHSS is designated to help children as well as the elderly who have disabilities to safely remain in their own homes when they are not able to fully care for themselves.
Who is eligible for in-Home Supportive Services ( IHSS )?
Disabled children are also potentially eligible for IHSS. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities.