Is the notice the same as SOC 295?

No. SOC 295 starts the file. The notice comes after assessment.

What if the hours look wrong?

Read the task names first. Then ask the county and, if needed, request a hearing using the CDSS hearing page. Timing and process come from that page, not from this glossary.

Can a family member get a copy?

Only if the county is allowed to share the case. Ask to be listed. See being listed on a parent’s IHSS case.

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What is an IHSS Notice of Action?

Updated September 16, 2026. Reviewed September 16, 2026 against public CDSS, DHCS, Medicare.gov, VA, and CareScout 2025 California tables. County wages, hours, and wait times still change. Official .gov pages decide.

The Notice of Action is the county letter that lists authorized IHSS tasks and hours for one person. It is the list that counts, not a statewide brochure.

Based on public CDSS, DHCS, Medicare.gov, VA, and California Department of Insurance pages retrieved 2026-09-16. County, Medi-Cal, Medicare, VA, and insurer staff decide what actually pays. Hourly rates, hour totals, waiver slots, and wait times are local and change.

Short answer

A Notice of Action is the county’s written decision on an IHSS case. It lists authorized services, hours, and other case facts for that person. Statewide coverage lists on this site are education. The notice is the list that counts. Spanish pages call it the Aviso de Acción. If you disagree, CDSS publishes how to request a hearing.

Who decides

The county IHSS office issues the notice. Hearings follow CDSS rules. California Home Help does not rewrite a notice.

What to do next

Read every service line, not only a total. Use the notice-explained guide. Ask the county about anything you do not understand, in writing if you can.

Read the categories

Personal care, household tasks, accompaniment, protective supervision, and paramedical services are different lines. A familiar total can still hide a missing task. Coverage is the educational menu. The notice is the authorization.

Questions people ask

Is the notice the same as SOC 295?: No. SOC 295 starts the file. The notice comes after assessment.
What if the hours look wrong?: Read the task names first. Then ask the county and, if needed, request a hearing using the CDSS hearing page. Timing and process come from that page, not from this glossary.
Can a family member get a copy?: Only if the county is allowed to share the case. Ask to be listed. See being listed on a parent’s IHSS case.

Official sources for this page

Official program pages: CDSS: In-Home Supportive Services, CDSS: IHSS for children, County IHSS offices, CDSS: IHSS providers, CDSS: county IHSS wage rates, CDSS: provider orientation, CDSS: Electronic Visit Verification, CDSS: Electronic Services Portal, DHCS: Medi-Cal, Apply for Medi-Cal, BenefitsCal, CDSS: hearing requests, CDSS: forms catalog, CDSS: IHSS overtime and workweek, DDS: regional centers.