In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

IHSS provides help with everyday activities, such as bathing, dressing, laundry, shopping, and cooking to older adults and persons with disabilities.

About

IHSS helps support older adults and persons with disabilities so they can remain safely in their homes. Those who are eligible can hire someone (a “Provider”) to help them with certain activities around their home. Social workers help determine what support services each IHSS Recipient is eligible for based on their functional abilities and needs in the home. IHSS is an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board-and-care facilities.

Providers' hourly wage will increase in February!  A $3.75 increase will be phased in by July 2022. 

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Recipients and providers can now use electronic timesheets to speed up salary payments.

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IHSS Recipients may be eligible to receive weekly groceries from the Food Bank.

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Providers can be eligible for overtime and travel time pay under certain circumstances.

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For IHSS Care Recipients

Information for individuals who need or currently receive in-home supportive services.

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For IHSS Care Providers

Information for individuals, including family members, who currently provide or want to provide in-home supportive services to a recipient.

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Contact

New and existing IHSS clients: (415) 355-6700
IHSS providers: (415) 557-6200
 

About the IHSS System

The IHSS system includes our community partners and related services. Learn more

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