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TEHAMA COUNTY IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY - Executive Director Bekkie F. Emery
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request authorization to submit the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority (PA)/Non-Profit Consortium Rate Change packet, which informs California Department of Social Services that Tehama County has acknowledged the $0.50 minimum wage increase for IHSS providers from $16.90 to $17.40, effective 1/1/27
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Financial Impact:
The January 1, 2027, State Minimum Wage Increase will change the base wages for IHSS providers from $16.90 per hour to $17.40 per hour. The locally negotiated wage supplement, currently $1.50, is in addition to the minimum wage, resulting in a total wage of $18.90 per hour for providers beginning January 1, 2027.
The County Share of the provider wages is currently funded by Social Services’ Health & Welfare Realignment revenue towards the IHSS MOE and County General Fund. The revenue received from Health & Welfare Realignment varies year to year. It is subject to the economy, as it is comprised of State Sales Tax and Vehicle License Fees. For FY 2026/2027, the expense towards the IHSS MOE is estimated to be $3,277,107.
Background Information:
The request for pay increase will be submitted to the California Department of Social Services at least 60, but no more than 90 days before their effective dates. Rate changes take effect the first day of the month following approval, per California Welfare and Institutions Code section 12306.1(b).
Upon approval of the rate package, CDSS initiates the providers’ pay increase