Tuesday Briefing — 2026-06-02
- Federal Medicaid Cuts Could Strip Billions From California IHSS — What Caregivers and Recipients Need to Know — Federal budget reconciliation proposals to cap Medicaid spending could cut billions in IHSS funding for California’s 700,000+ care recipients.
- IHSS Access for Undocumented Californians Faces Pressure From Budget Cuts and Federal Enforcement — Undocumented Californians who receive IHSS through expanded Medi-Cal face growing uncertainty as state budget pressure and federal enforcement mount.
- California’s 2026-27 Budget Deficit Puts IHSS Hours and Eligibility at Risk — California’s budget deficit is putting IHSS hours and eligibility under new scrutiny as the state negotiates its 2026-27 spending plan.
- IHSS Overtime Pay Rules in California: What Every Caregiver Must Know — California labor law guarantees overtime pay for most IHSS providers — but the rules for daily, weekly, and live-in caregivers are different. Here’s what you need to know to get paid correctly.
- How to Win an IHSS Fair Hearing: Strategy, Evidence, and What to Expect — Winning an IHSS fair hearing comes down to preparation, the right evidence, and understanding how Administrative Law Judges evaluate cases. This guide covers every step from filing to the final decision.
- How to Appeal an IHSS Hours Reduction: Your Step-by-Step Guide — If your IHSS hours have been reduced, you have the right to appeal — and you can keep receiving your current hours while the appeal is pending. Act within 10 days of your Notice of Action to protect your benefits.