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title: 856 Home Health Aide
description: "## Home Health Aide (856) ##### Service Code Definition: A regional center shall classify a vendor as a home health aide if the vendor possesses a valid home health aide license issued by DHS or meets the requirements established by…"
url: "https://completeguidetosdp.org/docs/856-home-health-aide/"
updated: "2026-07-13"
category: Traditional Service Codes
tags:
  - Traditional Services
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# 856 Home Health Aide

## Home Health Aide (856)

##### Service Code Definition:

A regional center shall classify a vendor as a home health aide if the vendor possesses a valid home health aide license issued by DHS or meets the requirements established by DHS for providing home health services, and who:

(A) Provides services to the individual in order to maintain a safe and healthful home environment;

(B) Performs personal services directed toward adequate nutrition and personal cleanliness;

(C) Supports a continuing medical and social treatment plan for homebound individuals; and

(D) Other services consistent with the duties specified in (a)(31)(A) through (C) above.