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A common question is whether IHSS can count the time spent preventing these incidents rather than simply responding after they happen.

The answer depends on the circumstances and the reason supervision is needed.

Preventing Meltdowns and IHSS - American Advocacy Group A common question is whether IHSS can count the time spent preventing these incidents rather than simply responding after they happen.

Many families rely on grandparents to help care for children or adult family members with disabilities. When a loved one qualifies for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), one of the most common questions families ask is whether a grandparent can be paid to provide those services.

Can Grandparents Be IHSS Providers? - IHSS Appeal When a loved one qualifies for IHSS, one of the most common questions families ask is whether grandparents can be paid to provide

Many parents spend years caring for a child with disabilities before learning about IHSS. After discovering the program, a common question is:

"Can I get paid for all the care I've already provided?"

The answer depends on the circumstances, but in some cases, IHSS recipients may be entitled to retroactive benefits, often referred to as back pay.

Can I Get IHSS Back Pay? - American Advocacy Group In some cases, IHSS recipients may be entitled to retroactive benefits, often referred to as back pay.

A common misconception among families applying for In-Home Supportive Services is that a child’s medical diagnosis automatically qualifies them for benefits. In reality, eligibility is based on functional need, not diagnosis alone.

Does Diagnosis Guarantee IHSS Eligibility? - IHSS Appeal A common misconception is that a child’s diagnosis qualifies them for benefits. Eligibility is based on functional need, not diagnosis alone.

A frequent question under In-Home Supportive Services is whether both parents can be paid as providers for the same child. The answer depends on the child’s assessed needs and how the authorized hours are structured.

Can Both Parents Be IHSS Providers? - American Advocacy Group Can both parents be paid as providers for the same child? The answer depends on the child’s assessed needs and how the authorized hours are structured.