Previously, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) instructed that IHSS providers who did not sign the SOC 846 provider agreement by April 29, 2017 would be terminated from the program. CDSS has rescinded this policy. CDSS states that most providers completed and returned the SOC 846 and all providers have received the information contained in the SOC 846. As a result, no disciplinary action will be taken against IHSS providers who do not sign and return the provider agreement. (ACL 17-43, May 19, 2017.)