Alameda County IHSS — in-home support
Use the county’s instructions and the contacts for the stated purpose. Recipient eligibility and authorized care are determined by the county.
- Availability · Shared California IHSS guidance — assessment
- A county social worker assesses care needs at a home interview and determines which services and hours can be authorized.
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California Department of Social Services · In-Home Supportive Services (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed programme guidance
A county social worker will interview you at your home to determine your eligibility and need for IHSS. Based on your ability to safely perform certain tasks for yourself, the social worker will assess the types of services you need and the number of hours the county will authorize for each of these services. This assessment will include information given by you and, if appropriate, by your family, friends, physician, or other licensed health care professional.
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9235df9fdc9378ea - Availability · Shared California IHSS guidance — decision
- The county sends an approval or denial notice. An approval identifies the authorized services and monthly hours; a denial explains the reason.
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California Department of Social Services · In-Home Supportive Services (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed programme guidance
You will be notified if IHSS has been approved or denied. If denied, you will be notified of the reason for the denial. If approved, you will be notified of the services and the number of hours per month which have been authorized for you.
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9235df9fdc9378ea - Availability · Shared California IHSS guidance — certification cost
- CDSS states that health-care providers and clinics cannot charge for completing IHSS eligibility forms or responsive public-benefit claim/appeal information. This does not make provider fingerprinting free.
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Reviewed evv guidance
Health care providers and clinics shall not charge a fee to a patient for filling out any forms related to an IHSS applicant’s eligibility determination or providing information responsive to forms that support a claim or appeal regarding eligibility for a public benefit program (Health and Safety Code Section 123114).
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32fd406b73236146 - Availability · Local IHSS — annual review and changes
- Alameda requires yearly reassessment, reporting eligibility-related changes to the social worker within 10 days, employer responsibilities and annual Medi-Cal redetermination.
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Alameda County Social Services Agency · Alameda IHSS — Maintaining Support (opens in a new tab)
County IHSS · annual-review-and-changes
To maintain your in-home support you must comply with the following: Be available for a yearly reassessment of your eligibility. Report changes that may impact your eligibility to your social worker within 10 days. These may be changes such as hospitalization, address change, medical conditions, etc. Comply with your responsibilities as an employer of your IHSS provider. Comply with your yearly Medi-Cal eligibility redetermination requirements.
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Before you start · 6 requirements & conditions
- Eligibility & access · Shared California IHSS guidance — eligibility
- California residency, a Medi-Cal eligibility determination, living at home and health-care certification are part of the state criteria. Ask the county to assess your case.
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California Department of Social Services · In-Home Supportive Services (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed programme guidance
You must 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 must submit a completed Health Care Certification form.
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9235df9fdc9378ea - Information & documents · Shared California IHSS guidance — certification
- SOC 873 health-care certification is required before services are authorized. Use your county’s submission instructions; acceptable alternatives for children are described in the state child guidance.
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California Department of Social Services · In-Home Supportive Services (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed programme guidance
A completed Health Care Certification (SOC 873) must be received by the county prior to authorization of services.
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9235df9fdc9378ea - Languages · Shared California IHSS guidance — language
- Free interpretation, sign-language services and translated information are available through the programme. Ask for assistance in your language.
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California Department of Social Services · In-Home Supportive Services (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed programme guidance
You have the right to free and timely oral interpretation, sign language services, and written translations of English-language content.
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9235df9fdc9378ea - Information & documents · Local IHSS — application delivery
- Alameda uses Suite 300 for mailed applications and Suite 143 for lobby drop-off at 6955 Foothill Boulevard. Follow the application-specific email or fax instructions.
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Alameda County Social Services Agency · Alameda IHSS — How to Apply (opens in a new tab)
County IHSS · application-delivery
Mail Submit a completed and signed Application for In-Home Supportive Services SOC 295 to the following address: Alameda County Adult & Aging Services In-Home Supportive Services 6955 Foothill Blvd, Ste. 300 Oakland, CA 94605 In-Person Drop off a completed and signed Application for In-Home Supportive Services SOC 295 to the Adult & Aging Services Lobby located at: Alameda County Adult & Aging Services In-Home Supportive Services 6955 Foothill Blvd, Ste. 143 Oakland, CA 94605 Fax Complete and fax the Application for In-Home Supportive Services SOC 295 to (510) 577-1803.
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6b9d93cc9ab48a94 - Information & documents · Local IHSS — assessment materials
- Alameda asks for a list of medications, doctors and medical appointments at the home assessment.
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Alameda County Social Services Agency · Alameda IHSS — Receiving Support (opens in a new tab)
County IHSS · assessment-materials
During the home visit, you will be asked to provide a list of your medications, doctors, and medical appointments.
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42d9e6adbb025c2e - Languages · Local IHSS — translated handouts
- Alameda’s programme, assessment-ranking, hearing-rights and other recipient handouts include English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Tagalog and Farsi links.
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Alameda County Social Services Agency · Alameda IHSS — Informational Forms (opens in a new tab)
County IHSS · translated-handouts
IHSS Program Services: English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese | Cambodian | Tagalog | Farsi Functional Index Ranking: English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese | Cambodian | Tagalog | Farsi IHSS Recipient Right to File a Fair Hearing: English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese | Cambodian | Tagalog | Farsi Form 70-41 FLSA Fact Sheet: English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese | Cambodian | Tagalog | Farsi Form Pub 13 Your Rights Under CA Welfare Programs: English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese | Cambodian | Tagalog | Farsi Form 72-16 Universal Precautions: English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese | Cambodian | Tagalog | Farsi
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Alameda County Social Services Agency · Alameda IHSS — How to Apply (opens in a new tab)
Local programme / application page identity
In-Home Supportive Services
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Shared CDSS child guidance, including the PCSP parent-provider restriction and county subprogramme assessment.
Before you start · 4 requirements & conditions
- Eligibility & access · Shared California IHSS guidance — child parent
- Parents cannot be the minor’s paid provider under PCSP. CFCO, IPO and IHSS-R allow an enrolled provider under the revised rules. Tell the county your provider preference so it can determine the appropriate subprogramme.
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California Department of Social Services · IHSS for Children (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed children guidance
When a minor is enrolled in the IHSS sub program, PCSP, a parent is not permitted to be their minor child’s provider as this is restricted by federal program rules. However, effective 60 days after the publication of ACL 23-106, minor recipients, who are in CFCO, IPO, or IHSS-R, may hire any provider that successfully completes provider enrollment. Parents who wish to provide IHSS to their minor child should inform the county of their provider preference so this information may be taken into account when determining IHSS Program eligibility. Choosing to have a parent as a provider will not impact IHSS eligibility; however, it will determine which IHSS program the minor is placed.
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c65fa8c1a1c0afe6 - Information & documents · Shared California IHSS guidance — child certification
- For a child, the county must receive SOC 873 or acceptable alternative documentation before authorizing services.
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California Department of Social Services · IHSS for Children (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed children guidance
A completed Health Care Certification (SOC 873) or acceptable alternative documentation must be received by the county prior to authorization of services.
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c65fa8c1a1c0afe6 - Payments · Shared California IHSS guidance — child share of cost
- Some children may qualify with a share of cost. The county determines eligibility and any share-of-cost obligation; care is not universally free.
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California Department of Social Services · IHSS for Children (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed children guidance
If their income is too high for SSI, they may qualify with a share of cost.
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c65fa8c1a1c0afe6 - Eligibility & access · Shared California IHSS guidance — pcsp letter
- ACL 23-106 retains the PCSP parent-provider restriction. The removal of other minor-provider restrictions does not remove provider enrollment requirements.
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Reviewed acl23-106 guidance · PDF page 5
However, parents with minor recipients in the Personal Care Services Program (PCSP) continue to be ineligible to be paid parent providers pursuant to WIC section 14132.95(f) and MPP section 30-763.457.
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Source & saved evidence
California Department of Social Services · IHSS for Children (opens in a new tab)
State State IHSS guidance for children and family caregivers
IHSS for Children
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