Phone. Call (800) 339-4661 to apply with Call Center staff.
Who is it For: You must also be a California resident. You must have a Medi-Cal eligibility determination. You must live at home or an abode of your own choosing (acute care hospital, long-term care facilities, and licensed community care facilities are not considered "own home").
You May Be Eligible For IHSS If You: Are 65 years of age, disabled or blind. Have a functional impairment and are at risk for out of home care placement.
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.