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Eligibility:
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Must qualify for Medi-Cal. If not currently enrolled in Medi-Cal, a Medi-Cal eligibility determination will be initiated at the time of application for IHSS.
Must be 65+ years of age, blind, or disabled (12 months or more). Disabled children may also be eligible for IHSS.
Must be a California resident.
Must live at home or an abode of their own choosing (acute care hospital, long-term care facilities, and licensed community care facilities are not considered "own home").
Must submit a completed Health Care Certification form; the form will be sent to the applicant once their application is received. Adults Teens Children Families Females Males
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Languages:
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Other language services are available and provided by approved County contracted vendors., Spanish, English
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Application Process:
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Application process can take up to 90 days. Call or visit the office to apply. A social worker is assigned to process the application. A Health Care Certification form is sent by mail and must be returned within 45 days of the application date.
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Payment methods:
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No fee
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Documents Required:
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Must turn in a Health Care Certification form completed by a licensed health care professional.
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