In-Home Supportive Service (IHSS)

居家支援服務

What is IHSS？

  • Personalized Care: Receive tailored assistance and care in the comfort of your own home.
  • Maintain Independence: Stay in familiar surroundings while getting the support you need.
  • Family Support: IHSS can also support family caregivers, reducing stress and ensuring your loved ones are well cared for.

Examples IHSS may help you with: Eating, Bathing, Dressing, Transferring, Toileting, Walking or moving around

Who is Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for IHSS, individuals must meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • Age: The individual must be 65 years of age or older AND/OR have a disability AND/OR be blind.
  • Functional Impairment: The individual must demonstrate functional impairment that puts them at risk of requiring out-of-home care.
  • IHSS Services Need: The individual must have a clear need for IHSS services in order to safely continue residing at home.
  • Residency: The individual must both reside in the United States AND be a resident of California.
  • Children with permanent disabilities also meet the criteria for IHSS

Mental Health & Medi-Cal Eligibility:

  • For people who are under 65 years old: If they are eligible for no share cost medical, or if they are eligible to receive SSI or SSP (from Social Security), they are eligible to receive IHSS
  • Permanent disability (including mental health): No matter the age, they are eligible for free medical insurance from Social Security (not medical) and In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Income Requirements:

(This varies based on year and the following is based on 2023. Eligibility extends to those with non-shared cost Medi-Cal coverage.)

1 applicant max income: $1,677/month

2 applicants max income: $2,269/month
Application Form

Apply in Orange County


Call: 714-825-3000 during business hours (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm)

Fax: Fax completed applications to 714-825-3001

Mail: Mail completed applications to P.O. Box

22006, Santa Ana, CA 92702


English application:

http://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/FMUForms/Q-T/SOC295L.pdf?ver=2018-10-09-140506-307

Chinese application:

http://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/TranslatedForms/Chinese/SOC_295L_Chinese.pdf?ver=2018-11-21-125741-067


Apply in Alameda County:


Call: 510-577-1800 (Monday - Friday 8:30 am –5:00 pm)

Mail: Mail completed applications to: 6955 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA94605 ( the office is on the third floor)


Download the application form: 

www.alamedacountysocialservices.org//our-services/Seniors-and-Disabled/IHSS/In-Home-Supportive-Services
Requried Info When Applying:

Required Info When Applying:

  • Date of Birth
  • Social Security Number
  • Spouse Name/Social Security
  • Number Doctor’s Name/Phone
  • Medical Diagnosis
  • Emergency Contact
  • Current Monthly Gross
  • Income/Source
Becoming an IHSS Provider

Becoming an IHSS Provider:


An IHSS provider is someone who offers services to individuals benefiting from the IHSS Program. 


To become a provider, complete the necessary steps outlined in:

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/english/soc847.pdf


Enroll as a provider and start receiving payment for your valuable services through IHSS


For questions or assistance, contact your county IHSS Office or IHSS Public Authority: 

  • Orange County at P.O. Box 22006, Santa Ana, CA 92702; 
  • Alameda County at 6955 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA94605
IHSS Provider Compensation and Benefits

IHSS Provider Compensation and Benefits:

  • Health, Vision, and dental insurance
  • Workers’ Compensation Insurance
  • Paid sick leave to ensure the well-being of both providers & recipients
  • Training opportunities to enhance caregiving skills
  • Flexible work hours
  • Making a difference in the lives of those providers assist
Contact

Contact:


For more information about IHSS, visit:

Orange County: ssa.ocgov.com

Alameda County: acgov.org


If you have any questions, please email:

support@mhacc-usa.org
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