Fact-check · Oct 20, 2026
“California has been growing that program 24% in the last three years”
MOSTLY TRUE
What the record shows
IHSS caseload grew 17.5% from SFY 2022-23 to 2024-25 (California DHCS). Recent annual growth rates: 7.1% (2023-24), 7.5% (2024-25), 7.5% (2025-26 projected), yielding approximately 22-24% cumulative growth over three years.
Claim aligns with recent three-year cumulative growth projections (~22-24%), though exact period and baseline unclear. Recent data shows strong growth but year-over-year rates vary.
Sources
- In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) 101:
- The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services
- Medi-Cal Bold Idea — In-Home Supportive Services Integration into Managed Care - California Health Care Foundation
- ANALYSIS OF THE 2023 IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS)
- California’s In-Home Support Program - Public Policy Institute of California
- What Is IHSS? In-Home Supportive Services in California - IHSS Connect
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