Become an IHSS Recipient

Steps to Apply

  1. 1

    Meet eligibility criteria

    • Live at home or in a shelter, but not in a board and care facility, nursing home, or hospital.
    • Receive Medi-Cal or qualify for Medi-Cal.
    • Provide health care certification Form SOC 873, completed by a licensed health care professional, showing your need for services. NOTE: The completed Form SOC 873 must be returned within 45 days of your application.
  2. 2

    Apply in one of the following ways:

    Community providers or discharge planners should submit referrals online at SFGetCare.org.

  3. 3

    Qualify for Medi-Cal

    If you don't already have Medi-Cal or SSI, an IHSS Eligibility Worker will contact you to schedule an interview and review your income information. 

  4. 4

    Get assessed by a Social Worker

    • Once you get Medi-Cal, you will be assigned an IHSS Social Worker who will make an appointment for a home visit.
    • Following the assessment you will receive a notice of action explaining whether you are approved or denied for services. 
    • If you disagree with the assessment, you have the right to appeal the decision at a state hearing. 

Contact IHSS

Did you find what you were looking for?