In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) authorizes services to Medi-Cal eligible individuals who are over 65, blind, or disabled in order to keep these individuals safely in their own homes as long as possible, preventing placement in skilled nursing or board and care facilities.  Services may include personal care needs and essential domestic help.

IHSS/Residual/IHSS Plus Waiver includes personal care services for children of low income families who have a parent as the caregiver and for disabled spouses who have an able and available spouse as a caregiver.  Domestic services are not paid for these clients.

This is not a "housekeeping service".  It is intended for those individuals who will be disabled for more than one year and would not be safe at home if care were not provided.

If you are interested in becoming an IHSS provider, click on the following link:

IHSS Provider Letter and Schedule

March 8, 2010 Agenda