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Board approves IHSS public-authority MOU with United Domestic Workers, county says funds go to providers
Summary
Placer County approved a memorandum of understanding formalizing UDW as the exclusive representative of IHSS providers and reflecting increased compensation; county staff said 100% of the increase is for provider wages and benefits and funding is in the FY 2026-27 budget.
The Placer County Board of Supervisors on June 2 approved a memorandum of understanding between the county's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority and the United Domestic Workers (UDW) covering Jan. 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
Amy Ellis, director of the Adult System of Care, told the board the MOU formalizes UDW as the exclusive representative for IHSS independent providers and establishes rates for the covered period. She described the IHSS Public Authority's responsibilities under state law to establish a provider registry, operate background checks and provide training.
Ellis presented the fiscal figures in the staff report: an increased possible total compensation cost in the range of $22,000,635 and additional increased costs tied to utilization that staff expect to be included in the FY 2026-27 budget. She said the costs will be funded 50% from the General Fund and 50% from 1991 realignment funds; any additional costs beyond budget will be brought back as amendments.
When asked by a caller whether the increase would go to administration or to front-line caregivers, Amy Ellis replied that "100% of this increase in funds directly goes to the benefit of the providers of this service through either an increase in wage or benefits." The board adopted the MOU and related resolutions unanimously.
Supervisors thanked IHSS providers for their advocacy and said the agreement will help recruitment and retention for critical home-care services.
