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Once an appeal is received by CDSS, a finding regarding the support or denial of an appeal will be completed within 180 days. CDSS will notify in writing the county IHSS office or IHSS Public Authority Office and provider of the findings of the appeal review.

A provider in the IHSS/WPCS program will be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours a week, but providers shall not work more than 66 hours a week for IHSS and WPCS recipients combined.

Generally, applicants who are determined to have severe deficits in their mental functioning are more likely to qualify for protective supervision. Provide the doctor with specific examples of the applicant's dangerous behaviors and deficiencies in memory, orientation, and judgment.

There are four IHSS programs: The IHSS Residual (IHSS-R) Program is for people who are not eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal. It provides a maximum of 283 hours of services per month for people with severe disabilities and a maximum of 195 hours for people with disabilities that are not severe.

The important thing is to explain why more time is needed. The best evidence is from the people who provide you care and who kept a diary record of the time it takes. Witnesses may include — in addition to the IHSS recipient — past and present IHSS providers, regional center counselor, friends and family, etc.