Care Caregiver Form For Elderly In Alameda
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To be eligible for IHSS, an individual must be Medi-Cal eligible or must be receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The IHSS program provides payment for non-medical in-home care for qualified individuals who are unable to remain safely in their homes without this assistance.
The applicant income limit is equivalent to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). While this figure increases annually in January, for California Medicaid, the income limits increase each April. Effective 4/1/24, the monthly income limit for the IHSS program for a single applicant is $1,732.
For example, California requires a criminal clearance for anyone applying to work as a caregiver and excludes individuals from consideration who have misdemeanor or felony convictions for which they have not received an exemption.
Of those who do get approved, it can take anywhere from two weeks to several months to finally receive benefits. This is due to the meticulous amount of paperwork involved, as well as the process of the case worker assessment, background check, and other procedures.
Care Partners. Alameda County's "Care Partners" is a first-of-its-kind community-based culturally-relevant palliative care program. The coordination of care is designed to keep county residents in their homes safely and comfortably as they deal with serious illness or end-of-life care.
Under the law, you are ineligible to work in the IHSS program ONLY if you have been convicted within the last 10 years of: 1) fraud against a government health care or supportive services program; 2) child abuse; or 3) abuse of an elder or dependent adult.
MY PHONE: Call 510-577-1800 weekdays from AM - 12 Noon or - PM. Once you dial, when prompted, press “1” for English and then “1” for applying for IHSS and “1” a third time to speak with an intake screener. 2. BY MAIL: Request an application to be mailed to client's home.
How to Become an IHSS Provider Go to an IHSS Provider Orientation given by the county. Complete, sign and return the IHSS Program Provider Enrollment Form (SOC 426) directly to the County IHSS Office or IHSS Public Authority. Complete and sign the IHSS Provider Enrollment Agreement (SOC 846) .
Phone. Call (800) 339-4661 to apply with Call Center staff.
