Eligibility. To become an IHSS Provider, you must: Complete and sign all mandatory forms included in the IHSS Program Provider Enrollment Packet and return it to the County IHSS Office. Be fingerprinted and go through a criminal background check by the California Department of Justice (DOJ).
Submit a completed and signed Application for In-Home Supportive Services SOC 295 to: IHSSSOC295Apps@acgov.
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.
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.
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.
If you would like to apply over the phone, call us at (510) 272-3663. If you need an application packet to be mailed to you, call us at (510) 272-3663 or 1-888-999-4772.
You (or your authorized representative) must complete PART A of this form to let the county know who you have chosen to provide your authorized services. If you have multiple providers, you must fill out a separate form for each person who will be providing authorized services for you.
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.
In conclusion, there are 4 types of caregivers: family caregivers, professional caregivers, volunteer caregivers, and informal caregivers. Each caregiver faces unique challenges, including physical and emotional exhaustion, financial strain, and balancing personal and caregiving responsibilities.
To become a caregiver in California, meet state requirements (work authorization, background check, good health), complete a Home Care Aide certification course and provide proof of vaccinations and a negative TB test.