The Public Authority enhances the quality of IHSS, gives consumers a voice in IHSS and Public Authority policy, provides seniors and people with disabilities access to personal assistance to meet their needs and provides services that support the choice to live independently.

Purpose:

The Nevada Sierra Regional IHSS Public Authority was established in 2003 to implement the following goals and objectives in Nevada, Sierra and Plumas Counties:

1. The provision of assistance to recipients in finding In-Home Supportive Services personnel through the establishment of an Independent Provider registry;
2. The investigation of the qualifications and background of potential In-Home Supportive Services Independent Providers;
3. The establishment of a referral system under which in-home supportive services personnel shall be referred to recipients;
4. The provision for training for providers and recipients;
5. The performance of any other functions related to the delivery of in-home supportive services.