Getting Paid

Your recipient is responsible for your work schedule and approving your timesheet.

Timesheets

Manage electronic and/or telephonic timesheets using the Electronic Services Portal (ESP) to:

• View your timesheet and payment status
• Enter and submit timesheets
• Enroll in direct deposit
• Claim sick leave

By completing your timesheets online, you will:

• Be able to view timesheet details
• Track payment status
• Receive faster payments
• Review timesheet history
• Make fewer timesheet errors
• Avoid potential overtime violations

For questions regarding IHSS Payroll Information, you may call: (510) 577-1877.

Overtime and Travel Time

Request overtime pay

 If your IHSS Recipient needs you to work more than their maximum weekly hours:

1. Your Recipient must contact their IHSS social worker to obtain an exception allowing you to work the additional hours.
2. After approval, your Recipient adjusts your hours to ensure that you do not work more than their authorized monthly services hours.

Request travel time pay

If you have multiple clients, the state will pay for up to a maximum of seven (7) hours per week for travel time between clients on the same workday.

To receive travel time for IHSS:

1. Submit the SOC 2255 following instructions on the form 
2. Claim your travel time payment on a separate travel claim form and submit to the following address:

      IHSS TIMESHEET PROCESSING FACILITY
      PO BOX 989780  
      WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95798-9780