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Welcome to your Appeal Package.

This takes about 15 minutes. Complete payment, then walk through each section. We'll build your complete appeal package as we go.

The IHSS Appeal Package

Dispute summary · Narratives · Hearing letter · Checklist · Timeline

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Step 2 of 7 — About You & the Recipient

Tell us about you and the person receiving IHSS.

Enter the recipient's information exactly as it appears on the Notice of Action — accuracy here ensures your appeal documents are correctly addressed.

Your First Name *

Your Last Name *

Your Relationship to Recipient *

Recipient First Name *

Recipient Last Name *

Date of Birth *

County *

Primary Diagnosis *

IHSS Case Number Found on your Notice of Action

People in the household Including the recipient

Where is laundry done?

Step 3 of 7 — Notice of Action

Tell us about your Notice of Action.

Your NOA is the letter from the county showing your authorized hours. We'll use the exact date to calculate your 10-day and 90-day appeal deadlines automatically.

Date on the Notice of Action *Printed near the top of the letter

Total monthly hours authorized *Enter 0 if services were denied

What did the notice do? *

Reason the county gave Optional. Copy it from the notice if one is stated

Step 4 of 7 — Disputed Services

Which services got too few hours?

For each service, enter the hours on your notice and choose the rank that matches what the recipient can really do. We compare that with the published state guideline and list every gap in your appeal.

For each service below: enter exactly what the county authorized on your notice, then select the rank that reflects the recipient's actual ability. Leave a service at Rank 1 if it is not part of your appeal.

Personal care

Meals, shopping and housework

Other services

Step 5 of 7 — Protective Supervision

Is Protective Supervision part of this appeal?

Protective Supervision is for people who cannot safely be left alone because of a cognitive or mental impairment. If it was denied or cut on this notice, tell us here. If it does not apply, choose the last option.

Protective Supervision on this notice *

Step 6 of 7 — Documentation

What documentation do you have available?

Strong documentation makes a stronger appeal. Tell us what you have — physician letters, emergency records, assessments — and we'll build your evidence checklist around it.

Additional Supporting Information

Has the recipient been hospitalized or visited the ER since the last IHSS assessment?

Any police or emergency services reports? Report numbers if available

Any other information that supports your appeal

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Generating your Appeal Package now.

Your personalized appeal documents are being created — dispute narratives, hearing letter, evidence checklist, and timeline. This takes just a moment.

Your Appeal Package PDF will be generated instantly and downloaded directly to your device. It includes your personalized dispute summary, CDSS-aligned appeal narratives, a pre-filled State Hearing Request Letter, your evidence checklist, your appeal timeline with exact deadlines, and your county IHSS office contact information. A summary is also emailed to you for your records.

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