IHSS Glossary
IHSS Residual Program (IHSS-R)
What it means in California's IHSS program, in plain English.
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An IHSS eligibility pathway for people who need in-home supportive services but aren't yet eligible for Medi-Cal. It provides a way to receive IHSS while a recipient's Medi-Cal eligibility is still being established or doesn't otherwise apply.
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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.
