IHSS Glossary
Public Authority
What it means in California's IHSS program, in plain English.
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Every California county with an IHSS program has a Public Authority — a county agency that maintains a registry of available, screened IHSS providers. If a recipient doesn't have a family member or friend available to provide care, the Public Authority can help connect them with a provider in their area.
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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.
