What's New?

Information for Current IHSS Providers

The State of California has changed requirements for IHSS providers.  Current paid providers (who began working before November 2009) must complete an orientation and a backgroud check to be able to continue as an IHSS provider.  The initial deadline to do this was June 30, 2010.  There has been an extension for some caregivers who completed a  requirement by June 30, 2010 that extends the madndatory completed date to December 31, 2010.  If there is any question regarding this important process, please contact the IHSS Public Authority at (831) 454-4036. 

Information for New IHSS providors ing providers (providers who are not in the IHSS payroll system) are required to attend a new provider orientation and complete a background check before being paid.  New providers should contact the IHSS Public Authority at 454-4036 to schedule an orientation.  If you sign up to care for a new IHSS recipient, a social worker will give you more information about what you need to do.