Complaint Investigation Report

304700117-8-22-2025-47-HC-SDUU-DKZUW8-20250829155616

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

HOME CARE SERVICES , 744 P STREET, MS 09-14-90

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on

06/25/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Mila Quinto

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 47-HC-20250625135245

HCO is using independent contractors as caregivers

Home Care Services Branch, Enforcement Analyst (EA), Mila Quinto conducted an investigation visit to the HCO to deliver the complaint finding regarding the above allegation. EA met with licensee, Jamie Pascasio-Tran.

On 7/25/25, EA interviewed the licensee. According to the licensee, they issue W2 payments to all the HCAs. However, licensee disclosed, 1 HCA was paid 1099 for the year 2023 and 2024 per the HCAs request.

EA obtained copy of payroll records, EDD reports wages, and 1099 form for 1 HCA for review.

Based on EA’s interview with the licensee and record review, the following violation is being cited in accordance with Health and Safety Code Health and Safety Code, Division 2, Chapter 13, Section 1796.42 (b). See HCS 809D.

A copy of this report and appeals rights were provided to the licensee via email.