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How to Handle CDSS Correction Requests (California Home Care License)

If papers are missing, your analyst sends a Notification of Incomplete Application. Send what they ask for by the date on the notice.

Your analyst may ask you to fix things before a decision. Examples might include:

- Name consistency: Fix documents where the business name doesn't match exactly

- Missing signatures: Resubmit forms with proper signatures

- Incomplete information: Provide additional details or documentation

- Clarifications: Explain or correct information that was unclear

Process: Your analyst sends a Notification of Incomplete Application. Send corrections and updated information by the due date on the notice (Steps PDF, step 7). Why it matters: If you do not send what CDSS asks for, it may withdraw your application (HSC §1796.37(a)(13)).

Questions? Call your analyst, or the Home Care Services Branch at (877) 424-5778 or [email protected].

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • 1Missing the correction deadline — respond as soon as possible
  • 2Not addressing every item listed in the correction letter
  • 3Resubmitting without fixing the actual issue

Tips

  • Read the correction letter carefully — address each item explicitly
  • If unclear, call your assigned analyst to clarify before resubmitting
  • Keep copies of all correction correspondence
  • Track what you sent and when — follow up if you don't hear back

What You Need to Do

  1. 1
    Review CDSS correction letter and list all required items
  2. 2
    Prepare corrected documents or additional materials
  3. 3
    Submit corrections by the deadline (mail or email per CDSS instructions)
  4. 4
    Update application status and correction dates above

Information You Will Need

Have these details ready before you sit down to fill this out:

Date correction request received
Due date on the notice
Date corrections submitted
Notes on corrections made

Document what was corrected and resubmitted for your records

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