Alameda County IHSS — in-home support
Local IHSS programme guide for Alameda. Recipient assessment, provider enrollment and payroll are separate processes; use the contacts for the stated purpose.
Use the county’s instructions and the contacts for the stated purpose. Recipient eligibility and authorized care are determined by the county.
A county social worker assesses care needs at a home interview and determines which services and hours can be authorized.
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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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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 guidance on services, recipient responsibilities and changed care needs.
Recipients hire, train and supervise their individual providers and can end that employment. County-contracted arrangements may differ.
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IHSS includes annual reassessments. Contact your social worker to request reassessment when needs or circumstances change.
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California Department of Social Services · In-Home Supportive Services (opens in a new tab)
State State IHSS care, assessment and reassessment guide
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program
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Shared CDSS provider instructions. Arrange enrollment with your county IHSS office or Public Authority as directed.
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California Department of Social Services · IHSS provider orientation (opens in a new tab)
State State guide to becoming an IHSS provider
IHSS Provider Orientation
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Shared CDSS payroll guidance for providers and recipients; this is separate from applying for IHSS care.
Recipients approve or reject timesheets in ESP. Providers submit timesheets, view payment status and history, manage direct deposit and submit sick-leave claims. ESP is a payroll portal; use county instructions to apply for care.
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State State ESP timesheet and payment help
Electronic Services Portal
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Shared CDSS guidance on check-in/out methods and live-in provider self-certification.
Non-live-in providers record check-in/out and home/community location using ESP, the recipient’s landline through TTS, or the IHSS EVV app. See the state guidance for live-in self-certification.
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State State electronic visit verification guide
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for Recipients and Providers
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Shared CDSS instructions for enrolling or changing provider direct deposit.
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State State provider direct-deposit instructions
ONLINE DIRECT DEPOSIT SERVICE
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Shared CDSS child guidance, including the PCSP parent-provider restriction and county subprogramme assessment.
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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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Shared CDSS hearing information. Read your county notice and the applicable deadlines.
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California Department of Social Services · State hearing requests (opens in a new tab)
State State hearing request instructions
State Hearing Requests
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