Social workers use IHSS Hourly Task Guidelines (HTGs) to determine how many weekly hours a recipient needs in each service category. The guidelines are tied to Functional Index (FI) Rankings — a scale from 1 (independent) to 6 (requires paramedical services) — and vary by both rank and the type of care needed. Use this reference to understand how time is typically authorized before or after your assessment.
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