The In-Home Supportive Services Program (IHSS) provides people who are
blind,
disabled, or over the age of 65 with personal assistance and in-home support services so they can live safely in their homes. Services range from assistance with household chores to personal care such as dressing and bathing to
paramedical services. The program is often seen as an alternative to assisted living or nursing facilities.
If you meet eligibility criteria, a county social worker will conduct a needs assessment to determine the types of IHSS services you require and the number of hours that will be paid for by the program. IHSS recipients may qualify for up to 283 hours of service per month. Recent legislation allows for the use of some IHSS services at the workplace.
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