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Board flags state proposal to eliminate IHSS Back‑Up Provider System and consider standard hours allotment
Summary
In a CICA update the board was told the state is proposing elimination of the IHSS Back‑Up Provider System (BUPS), removing a $2/hour differential, and a proposal to provide a standard allotment of hours for recipients with counties responsible for hours above that allotment; the board added the item to its next agenda.
During the California In‑Home Supportive Services Consumer Alliance update, the board learned of two state-level proposals that could change how IHSS operates locally: elimination of the IHSS Back‑Up Provider System (BUPS), including its $2‑per‑hour wage differential, and a plan to give all IHSS recipients a standard allotment of hours with counties bearing the cost of any hours authorized above that standard.
The board discussed the proposals and placed the state proposal to eliminate BUPS on the next regular meeting agenda for further review. Chairman Margaret Lewis reminded members that CICA meetings are recorded and available on the organization’s website.
Why it matters: eliminating BUPS and changing hour-allotment rules would shift program costs and could reduce local backup capacity for recipients who rely on short-term coverage. The advisory board signaled it will follow the proposals and discuss potential local impacts at an upcoming meeting.
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