Receiving Support

After you apply, your assigned social worker will contact you to schedule a home visit for the initial assessment of your eligibility.

The following steps will be taken:

  1. Home Visit

    Your in-home assessment will consist of an interview and observations of your functional abilities and limitations. During the home visit, you will be asked to provide a list of your medications, doctors, and medical appointments.

  2. Notice of Action

    Based on the assessment, Health Care Certification, and Medi-Cal status, your assigned SW will determine your eligibility for IHSS.  You will receive a Notice of Action in the mail with details of your eligibility.

  3. Eligibility Granted

    Once you are eligible, you may hire a provider of your choice to assist you with activities of daily living.

  4. Hiring a Provider

    You can hire anyone of your choice to become your IHSS provider. This may be a family member, a friend, or someone you know. You may also hire from the IHSS Public Authority Caregiver Registry.

 

After you have hired a provider and they start work, you will be responsible for signing their completed timesheets. Make sure your care provider has filled out the form before you sign and approve it. 

Timesheets are submitted electronically. You may review, approve or reject timesheets here.