In-Home Supportive Services: Receiving Care
Are You Eligible for IHSS?
To receive IHSS you must be:
- 65 years old or older, blind, or disabled as defined by Social Security Administration.
- Disabled children are also potentially eligible for services.
- A California resident
- Live in your own home
- Eligible for Medi-Cal benefits
If your income is too high you may still be eligible by paying a share of cost. - Participate in a home assessment interview
These web pages are general descriptions of the process. Please call IHSS at 805-654-3260 with any questions you may have.