How to Become an IHSS Provider

An In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider is someone who gets paid to provide services to a person who receives in-home supportive services under the IHSS Program. If you want to become an IHSS provider, you must complete all the steps outlined in the document linked below before you can be enrolled as a provider and receive payment from the IHSS program for providing services.

Important Information for Prospective Providers About the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program Provider Enrollment Process (SOC 847)
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If you have any questions about the provider enrollment process or requirements, contact your county IHSS Office or IHSS Public Authority.

Additional Information

Quick Links

IHSS Recipients: (IHSS Training/Information)

IHSS Providers:

IHSS Timesheet Issues/Questions:
IHSS Service Desk for Providers & Recipients, (866) 376-7066

Suspect Fraud?
IHSS Fraud Hotline: 888-717-8302
Help Stop Medi-Cal Fraud and Abuse
Provider Fraud and Elder Abuse complaint line:
1-(800)-722-0432

Fee Restrictions

Health care providers and clinics shall not charge a fee to a patient for filling out any forms related to an IHSS applicant’s eligibility determination or providing information responsive to forms that support a claim or appeal regarding eligibility for a public benefit program (Health and Safety Code Section 123114).
Prohibited form fees should be reported to Adult Programs Division, Policy and Quality Assurance Branch, Policy, and Operations Bureau at (916) 651-5350.