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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.
! Heads up — a big change is coming January 1, 2027. California’s Medi-Cal asset limit is scheduled to drop...
You Loved the Home Modifications Piece — Here’s What Else Your Regional Center Already Owes You Free respite hours, assistive...
For most of your child’s life, you have made the decisions. You signed the school forms, spoke with the doctors,...
Adaptive equipment is expensive. A power wheelchair, a speech-generating tablet, a walker, or a magnifier that reads print aloud can...
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) pays for a caregiver to help you at home so you don’t have to move into...
Building Credit and Qualifying for a Mortgage as a Provider. IHSS & HOMEOWNERSHIP “Your income doesn’t count” is not a...