Bill > AB346

This bill modifies the definition and requirements for licensed health care professionals in the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, which helps aged, blind, and disabled individuals receive supportive services to remain in their homes and avoid institutionalization. The bill expands the definition of "licensed health care professional" to include any person licensed in California by an appropriate regulatory agency who is acting within their scope of practice and has primary responsibilities to diagnose or provide treatment for physical or mental impairments that cause functional limitations. The bill clarifies that as a condition of receiving paramedical services, IHSS applicants or recipients must obtain certification from a licensed health care professional declaring they are unable to perform daily living activities independently and are at risk of out-of-home care without assistance. The certification must include a statement about the individual's inability to perform daily activities and a description of conditions or functional limitations contributing to their need for assistance. The bill aims to provide more flexibility in determining who can provide the required certification while maintaining standards to ensure appropriate service provision for individuals with functional limitations.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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