The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program has a multidisciplinary, multicultural team of social workers, eligibility workers, public health nurses and support staff to provide assistance to those eligible aged (65 and over), blind and disabled individuals who are unable to remain safely in their own homes without this assistance. Services provided are based on needs, and may include: domestic services (vacuuming, dusting, etc.); related services (meal preparation, shopping, running errands, etc.); non-medical personal care services (bowel and bladder care, grooming, bathing, etc.); transportation; yard hazard abatement; and protective supervision.  Applicants hire and supervise their own provider.  Assistance with locating a provider is provided by the Public Authority Registry. 

Eligibility for IHSS services require that the applicant is a California resident, lives in his/her own home, currently receives SSI/SSP benefits or meets all SSI/SSP eligibility criteria, but has too much income for a cash grant, and meets applicable share of cost obligations.

If you would like more information, please contact:

IHSS INTAKE SCREENER

(408) 975-4899

• Providers of Authorized IHSS Services
  The services offered by the Dept. of Aging & Adult Services IHSS program can be provided by a number of different categories of providers.
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• Eligibility for In-Home Supportive Services
  Many individuals who would be unable to remain safely in their home without assistance are eligible for In-Home Supportive Services.
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• Determining the Need for In-Home Supportive Services
  Selection of the specific IHSS services that are needed is based on the individual's medical condition or disability, as well as on family circumstances.
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• Services That May Be Purchased Through IHSS
  Many different services can be purchased through the Dept. of Aging & Adult Services IHSS Program.
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• Applying for In-Home Supportive Services
  To apply for IHSS assistance, call the Dept. of Aging & Adult Services Intake Screener for In-Home Supportive Services.
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• Public Health Nursing Services
  Public health nurses are part of the collaborative multidisciplinary team serving In-Home Supportive Services clients.
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