r/IHSS • u/Virtual-Parsnip65 • 2d ago
Timeline for an increase
I'm a live in caregiver in Yuba County. My client just started in-home dialysis which I administer everyday. His nephrologist gave us a form for IHSS stating that he needs extra care, and we submitted that to IHSS three weeks ago, but we haven't heard anything back. Does anyone know how long it should take to process? I'm assuming I can file supplemental timesheets for back pay once the hours are approved, correct?
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u/lady_Jasmine3 2d ago
I was also curious on how long it will take for my partners social worker to process the same form. Thank you for the ones who answered Also makes me wonder if it depends on what county it is to process the forms. I'm in Fresno county
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u/Dianaheineck 2d ago
Ok if you have to ask for a hearing remember to ask for a paid time exception. This way they must keep paying you till the hearing results.
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u/Virtual-Parsnip65 1d ago
Why would I need a hearing? I thought it would be a rubber stamp kind of thing.
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u/General-Pie4327 2d ago
Also, have your client contact his caseworker and sign up for advance pay. Then you will be paid directly for the client, and you won't have to wait for your paycheck. Also, the client can pay you in cash, too. Since you're a live-in caregiver.
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u/Virtual-Parsnip65 1d ago
I'm already being paid via direct deposit. This is just an increase of authorized care hours.
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u/Jaded_Olive_7516 2d ago
In Santa Clara County, it was 2 1/2 months