California: Report Analyzes Proposed Cuts to In-Home Supportive Services Program

From our friends at the Family Caregiver Alliance. A report from the California Legislative Analyst's Office found that Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed cuts to the state's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program are cost-effective so long as they only apply to "healthier" recipients and don't affect those who would otherwise need to be placed in a nursing home. However, the report notes that it is also important to consider that IHSS is important for reducing the burden on many caregiving families and improving the quality of life for many Californians. The cuts have yet to go into effect because they are being challenged in court.