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Hours change as needs change — reassessments and appeals exist for exactly that reason.

If you're already receiving IHSS, the most common reasons to come back here are: your hours were reduced or denied at reassessment, your needs have changed, or something about your current hours just doesn't feel right. All three start in the same place.

Common situations we help with

Conditions that often change over time, affecting reassessment outcomes:

Start here
How to Appeal Denied or Reduced IHSS Hours
The core process — what a Notice of Action means and how to dispute it.
IHSS Reassessments — What to Expect
How reassessments differ from your first assessment, and how to prepare.
The California IHSS State Hearing Process
What happens after you request a hearing, step by step.
Aid Paid Pending — Keep Your Services While You Appeal
Time-sensitive — there's a strict window to request this after your NOA.
Requesting an Official IHSS Income Verification Letter
Often needed for housing, benefits, or other program applications.
Protective Supervision — Who Qualifies
One of the most commonly reduced categories at reassessment.
Your tools
The Clarity Report
$39
If your situation has changed significantly
  • Fresh estimate of hours you may now qualify for
  • Useful before a voluntary reassessment request
  • Protective Supervision analysis included
Get Your Clarity Report — $39
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Don't miss your deadline
Most appeal deadlines are 90 days from your Notice of Action. If you're unsure how much time you have left, start there.
Get Your Appeal Package — $59
Includes your exact deadline calculated from your NOA date
Ask about IHSS hours
Clara
Your IHSS Guide · Always available