IHSS Info in Riverside County
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides payment for non-medical in-home care for qualified individuals who are unable to remain safely in their homes without this assistance.
To be eligible for IHSS, an individual must be Medi-Cal eligible or must be receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
The IHSS program provides payment for non-medical in-home care for qualified individuals who are unable to remain safely in their homes without this assistance.
The applicant must be 65 years or older, blind, and/or be a disabled child or adult. IHSS includes a wide range of services for those who qualify. Individuals who qualify for IHSS may also qualify for CalFresh, formerly known as the food stamp program.
Once enrolled in IHSS, IHSS may pay the wages of a home care worker that you select. You can find a provider by searching IHSS Connect. Or if you’re a provider, you can search jobs and post your resume on IHSS Connect. Simply subscribe, enter your details, and start connecting within minutes.
How To Apply to IHSS in Riverside County
You can contact Riverside County IHSS staff by clicking on: RiversideIHSS.org. The Social Worker will then contact you to schedule an in-home visit to assess your need for services. Also, if you have further questions, contact information, helpful links or need certain forms, you’ll find that on RiversideIHSS.org
To apply for IHSS, you can get an application from the Riverside County website or you can visit their office during business hours. Please check here for office locations.