SSI Deeming Rules Generally, a parent’s income and resources are “deemed”, or attributed, to a child receiving SSI. This means that part of the parent’s income and resources count against the child in determining whether or not the child is eligible for SSI. This publication will provide information about certain parental income and resources that are not counted against a child and then we explain the deeming rules. In this…

IHSS Training Academy – Phase 4 – Evidentiary Principles The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has partnered with California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) to develop and implement a statewide “In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Training Academy.” This training was designed to enhance the IHSS social workers’ skills in performing complex IHSS assessments. Participants will share best practices and take part in exercises designed to apply the principles covered and practiced…

MPPs – Manual of Policies and Procedures MPPs outlines the “Social Services Standards” regarding service program number 7: In-Home Supportive Services. It provides a complete definition to the IHSS program. MPPs – Manual of Policies & Procedures PDF fileDownload

Medi-Cal Aid Codes Master Chart The Aid Codes Master Chart was developed for use in conjunction with the Medi-Cal Eligibility Verification System (EVS). Providers must submit an inquiry to the EVS to verify a recipient’s eligibility for services. The eligibility response returns a message indicating whether the recipient is eligible, and for what services. The message includes an aid code if the recipient is eligible. If a recipient has an…