If my appeal for protective supervision is denied, how long before I can apply again?

If you’re denied IHSS protective supervision, you go through the IHSS appeal process, and you're still denied, you may wonder what your options are.

One option is to hire an attorney and go to the superior court to challenge the denial.

If you don't want to pursue services in court, you can choose to wait until the next year or your child is a little older. Keep in mind that the next time you apply, you have to show that the situation is worse in order for protective supervision to be granted. For example, once your child is older, they may be more ambulatory and more of a safety concern. If your child is showing new dangerous behaviors that weren’t happening at the time of the hearing, that would be an example of something changing. In order to reapply for something after an unsuccessful appeal, you have to show that things have changed and you’re not trying to relitigate the same issues.

If you reapply for protective supervision and are approved for services, any retroactive benefits will only apply to the new application date.

For more information, see our full article about IHSS protective supervision.