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In-Home Supportive Services

The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program can provide homemaker and personal care assistance to eligible individuals who are receiving Supplemental Security Income or who have a low income and need help in the home to remain independent.

Services Provided

Having help with tasks around the house not only makes the lives of seniors and the disabled easier, in some cases it allows the person to remain at home. IHSS includes domestic and related services, and help with personal care such as:

  • Bathing and grooming
  • Dressing
  • Housecleaning
  • Shopping
  • Laundry
  • Meal preparation and cleanup

Eligibility

There are several factors which go into determining eligibility for IHSS. The following information will help you determine if you or someone you know might qualify.
 

To be eligible for IHSS, an individual must:

  • Fall within the financial eligibility guidelines
  • Be blind, disabled, or age 65-plus
  • Meet eligibility requirements for full-scope Medi-Cal
  • AND be unable to live at home safely without help

Financial Criteria:

  • Persons receiving SSI/SSP
  • Persons not receiving SSI/SSP may be eligible, but might be required to pay part of the costs

 

How to Apply

You, or any person acting on behalf of an applicant, may submit an application to Aging & Independence Services (AIS) using one of the methods below. If you are applying on behalf of an applicant, please ensure that the IHSS application is completed with the applicant’s information (even if the applicant is a minor).

Professionals, such as hospital discharge planners, may also submit a referral online at the AIS Web Portal: www.aiswebreferral.org.

Phone

Call (800) 339-4661 to complete an application with Call Center staff.

Email

Complete and submit the IHSS application to: AIS.295only.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Only SOC 295 applications should be submitted to the above email address. Any other forms should be submitted to the assigned Social Worker.

Mail or In Person

Complete and submit the IHSS application through mail or in-person to one of the following IHSS Regional Offices:

IHSS Regional Office Address
   
El Cajon 389 N. Magnolia Avenue
  El Cajon, CA 92020
   
Escondido 649 W. Mission Avenue Ste.5
  Escondido, CA 92025
   
National City 401 Mile of Cars Way Ste.210
  National City, CA 91950
   
Oceanside 3708 Ocean Ranch Boulevard Ste.320 
  Oceanside, CA 92056
   
Overland 5560 Overland Avenue Ste.310
  San Diego, CA 92123
   
Southeastern Live Well Center 5101 Market Street Ste.2100
  San Diego, CA 92114

If needed, an application can be printed upon request at any of the IHSS regional offices.

Fax

Complete and fax the IHSS application to (619) 344-8077.

 

All other IHSS correspondence should be sent to the assigned IHSS worker.

 

After You Have Applied

Once your completed application is received,

  • The IHSS worker will make an appointment to meet with you at your home. The IHSS worker will talk with you about your medical condition, living arrangements and any help you might be getting from your family, friends, or others.
  • The IHSS worker will also talk with you more about IHSS and the particular services you need. You will discuss how often you need those services. 
  • A healthcare professional must complete a certification on your behalf, regarding your medical condition and need for services.
  • A specialist in eligibility will determine what costs, if any, you may be required to pay for the services you receive.

 

Time Sheets: Electronic Visit Verification-EVV

The State of California is required by Federal law to implement the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) using electronic or telephonic methods to submit and approve timesheets. As of September 1, 2020, EVV is mandatory in the County of San Diego for all IHSS recipients and providers. To create an account and enroll in EVV in the Electronic Services Portal, visit www.etimesheets.ihss.ca.gov.  
 

For more information about EVV for recipients and providers, please click here.

 

Get Involved

IHSS/Public Authority Advisory Committee

The mission of the committee is to serve as the voice of the consumer on issues that impact the IHSS program. Meetings are held the 2nd Friday of each month and are open to the public and all IHSS recipients. Learn more about participation and becoming a member at www.sdihsspa.com/advisorycmte/. 

 

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