Approve Ninth Amendment to Interagency Agreement with the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority relating to notifying the California Department of Social Services of changes to the Public Authority hourly rate adjusting the rate from $26.33 to $27.49 effective November 1, 2026, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality.

The document outlines the Ninth Amendment to the Interagency Agreement between the County of Santa Clara and the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority. It proposes an increase in the hourly rate for IHSS providers from $26.33 to $27.49, effective November 1, 2026. This amendment is necessary to notify the California Department of Social Services of the changes in hourly wage and related costs, allowing the County to maximize funding for the IHSS program. The document includes fiscal implications, contract history, and the potential impacts on seniors and children.

Key points

• Ninth Amendment proposes to increase the IHSS hourly rate from $26.33 to $27.49 effective November 1, 2026.
• The increase includes a $1.10 per hour supplemental wage increase and a $0.06 per hour payroll tax increase.
• The County's IHSS Maintenance of Effort will increase by approximately $5,686,604 in FY 2026–2027.
• The amendment is required to notify state departments of changes in wage and costs to maximize funding.
• The document outlines the contract history of previous amendments to the agreement.

Limitations

• The document does not provide specific details about the approval process or the exact timeline for implementation beyond the effective date.

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This document appears to be a draft of the Santa Clara County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority Rate Change Worksheet, effective November 1, 2026. It includes projected paid hours for fiscal year 2027 and details on provider costs, administrative costs, and calculations for total hourly rates.

Key points

• Projected Paid Hours in FY27: 64,071,309
• Total Provider Costs: $1,757,988,728
• Public Authority Administrative Costs: $3,142,491
• Total hourly rate calculated as $27.49
• Services Rate: $27.44
• Admin Rate: $0.05

Limitations

• The document contains unresolved placeholders such as 'proj yearly hours @ $ per hr'.
• Some fields are blank or contain underscores, indicating missing information.

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This document outlines a proposed rate change for the In-Home Supportive Services Program in Santa Clara County, effective November 1, 2026. It includes details on the current and requested rates for wages, health benefits, payroll taxes, and administrative costs. The document specifies that the State will participate in costs under certain conditions and provides a rate table for various components of the compensation structure.

Key points

• Rate change effective date is November 1, 2026.
• Current and requested rates for various components are provided.
• The State has a participation cap for combined wages and health benefits.
• No increases in wages or benefits will take effect without State approval.
• The document includes a rate table summarizing the financial components.

Limitations

• The document contains placeholders for some fields that are not filled in.
• The source text does not specify the finality of the document.

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This document is the Ninth Amendment to the Interagency Agreement between the County of Santa Clara and the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority. It aims to implement an increase in the provider compensation rate, effective November 1, 2026. The amendment includes the replacement of specific attachments related to the IHSS Public Authority Rate Worksheet and the IHSS PA Rate Form. All other terms of the original agreement remain unchanged.

Key points

• Ninth Amendment to the Interagency Agreement between the County of Santa Clara and the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority.
• Purpose is to implement an increase in the provider compensation rate.
• Effective date for the amendment is November 1, 2026.
• Replaces Attachment 1.8 with Attachment 1.9 and Attachment 2.8 with Attachment 2.9.
• All other terms and conditions of the interagency agreement remain in full force and effect.

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