In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) - Central County - CCC EHSD

Description

Provides assistance to eligible aged, blind and disabled individuals who are unable to remain safely in their own homes without this assistance. IHSS is an alternative to out-of-home-care. Each case is reviewed annually and includes a yearly visit by a social worker to the client's home. The provider may be a relative or friend if desired. The provider's wages are paid twice per month after the work has been performed.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

Required Documents

Call for information.

Eligibility

Legal California resident who is living in their own home, or other place in which they choose to reside. Must be 65 or older, blind, or long-term disabled. They must also meet one of the following conditions: currently receiving Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payments (SSI/SSP), which is a supplemental to Social Security based on financial need; meeting all SSI/SSP standards except for income in excess of SSI/SSP standards; was once eligible for SSIP/SSP but became ineligible because of substantial gainful work and meetings all other SSIP/SSP standards. If a person is not on SSI/SSP an eligibility determination is made by a MediCal eligibility worker. Residents of acute care hospitals, skill nursing facilities, board and care homes and intermediate care facilities are not eligible.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call toll-free or main number to complete a phone intake. A Healthcare Certification packet will be mailed out and needs to be completed by a physician and returned to IHSS. A home visit by an IHSS Social Worker will then be scheduled. Current clients who need to speak to their social worker should call the backdoor number.

Languages

English and Spanish, language line available for all other languages.

Service Area

Central Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers