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Welcome to the IHSS Connect Blog on ihssconnect.com, your source for news, updates, and stories from the world of In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). Our goal is to empower caregivers and recipients with helpful insights, practical advice, and community voices — from policy changes and expert tips to inspiring stories that celebrate the people who make IHSS a cornerstone of compassionate care.

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What Family Caregiving Really Costs

IHSS Rehearing Process: Deadlines, Grounds & Next Steps

The envelope from the State Hearings Division arrives, and the decision inside is not the one you needed. Maybe the...

Denti-Cal Decoded: Adult Dental Coverage & Finding a Dentist

If you have Medi-Cal and you are confused about your dental coverage, you are not behind — the program earned...

California’s IHSS Late-Reassessment Penalty Explained

IHSS Policy Counties now pay when IHSS reassessments run late California has a new penalty for late CFCO reassessments. It’s...

Preventing the Injuries That End a Caregiving Career

Caregiver Safety The person you care for isn’t the only one who can get hurt. Caregivers are taught how to...

Regional Center Benefits: Respite, Tech, Vehicle Mods & More

You Loved the Home Modifications Piece — Here’s What Else Your Regional Center Already Owes You Free respite hours, assistive...