IHSS Glossary
IHSS Plus Option (IPO)
What it means in California's IHSS program, in plain English.
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An IHSS eligibility pathway specifically for recipients whose paid provider is their spouse or parent, or who receive an advance pay or restaurant meal allowance. IPO was originally a federal waiver program before becoming a standard Medi-Cal State Plan option.
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Official program information: CDSS — In-Home Supportive Services. Definitions here are IHSSHours.com's plain-English explanations, not the regulatory text.
