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NSCLC Executive Director Kevin Prindiville calls on Congress in his latest Huffington Post blog to act to update the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program to help low-income seniors like Dollie.
NSCLC Directing Attorney Eric Carlson is quoted in a Nov. 19, 2014 article in Governing concerning Medicaid reimbursement for care outside nursing homes.
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Dollie, 73, lives solely on income from Supplemental Social Security for all of her living expenses. But the program needs an update. Watch Dollie’s story and then help NSCLC restore this important poverty program.
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Category Archives: In-Home Supportive Services
Forms
IHSS Forms, http://www.cdss.ca.gov/agedblinddisabled/PG1810.htm Translated Forms and Publications, http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/FormsandPu_274.htm
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IHSS and Language Access: A Resource Manual for Advocates
NSCLC’s resource manual for advocates provides background information and practical advice for advocates whose clients receive In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and are limited English proficient. Resources include NSCLC’s recent report on language access and IHSS, relevant state rules regarding translation … Continue reading
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Improving Language Access to Keep California’s Older Adults at Home
An Examination of the In-Home Supportive Services Program This NSCLC report contains findings and recommendations to improve the experiences of limited English proficient consumers of California’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) personal care program. Read Improving Language Access to Keep California’s Older … Continue reading
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How to File a Language Access Complaint
IHSS limited-English proficient consumers have the right to services in their own language. This alert assists advocates in filing federal and state complaints when language assistance is not provided. Read How to File a Language Access Complaint
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IHSS Rules, Regulations, Resources
Helpful list of resources for advocates, including statutues, regulations and many resources. Read HCBS Resources for Advocates.
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IHSS Provider-Related Materials
Many counties have issued letters requesting the deadline for provider requirements. These letters can be found at the IHSS Coalition website. To read these letters, click here. Note: NSCLC is not responsible for the contents, information or services which may … Continue reading
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Disability Rights California Handout on IHSS Share of Cost Strategies
To access this information, Click Here. Note: NSCLC is not responsible for the contents, information or services which may appear on any off-site pages, websites or links referenced. External links are provided for convenience only and their presence does not … Continue reading
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California Disability Community Action Network
To access this information, click here. Note: NSCLC is not responsible for the contents, information or services which may appear on any off-site pages, websites or links referenced. External links are provided for convenience only and their presence does not … Continue reading
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Additional Resources for Consumers
Disability Rights California has a number of resources translated for consumers, including valuable self-assessment tools to help IHSS recipients prepare for a hearing. To access this resources, click here. Note: NSCLC is not responsible for the contents, information or services which … Continue reading
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Recent All County Letters Pertaining to IHSS
ACL 10-05 (February 17, 2010) Questions and Answers Regarding Criminal Background Checks for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Providers ACL 09-78 (November 25, 2009) Mark Beckwith, et al. v. John A. Wagner, et al., Temporary Restraining Order Limiting In-Home Supportive Service (IHSS) Provider … Continue reading
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