Phone. Call (800) 339-4661 to apply with Call Center staff.
Call (800) 339-4661 to apply with Call Center staff.
Home Care Aide Application Process Access the Guardian Applicant Portal at . Create an Account by clicking “Register as a new user.” A temporary password will be sent to your email account. Enter Application Information. Retrieve the Live Scan Form.
Be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Have successfully completed a 120-hour training program approved by The California Department of Public Health, which includes an examination to test the applicant's knowledge and skills related to basic patient care services. Obtain a criminal record clearance.
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) .
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.
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.
To get IHSS, you need to: Be blind, disabled, or age 65 or older. Meet full-scope requirements for Medi-Cal. AND be unable to live at home safely without help.
Effective 4/1/24, the monthly income limit for the IHSS program for a single applicant is $1,732. When both spouses are applicants, there is a couple income limit of $2,352 / month.