ONLINE DIRECT DEPOSIT SERVICE
Direct Deposit Update
Effective July 1, 2022, all IHSS and WPCS providers are required to use Direct Deposit to have their paychecks automatically deposited into a checking or saving account or loaded onto a pay card of their choice. If you have not already signed up for Direct Deposit or a pay card it is fast and easy.
The California Department of Social Services has identified pay card offerings from the financial services industry below that meet the State’s requirements on consumer protection, excessive fees, insurance and notifications however, providers can select any pay card provider they choose even if not listed below.
1. AAAA Paycard International
(626) 390-5066
www.AAAAPCI.com
2. SmartGiving Card provided by Locker 81 Fundraising Solutions LLC
(833) 542-5811
www.SmartGivingCard.com
3. smiONE
(866) 674-9628
www.smionecard.com/circle/ca
4. U.S. Bank Focus Card
www.CAIHSS.usbank.com
Please contact the pay card provider of your choice directly for questions on pay card details and additional information.
Online Direct Deposit Enrollment Service is available for IHSS and WPCS providers on the IHSS Electronic Services Portal (ESP) website.
The online Direct Deposit Enrollment option allows IHSS/WPCS providers in all California counties the ability to electronically enroll, change or dis-enroll via the CDSS IHSS ESP website, instead of using a paper form. The paper Direct Deposit enrollment form option is available on the CDSS website SOC 829 Direct Deposit for those who want to use it.
Using the Online Direct Deposit Enrollment form to electronically enroll in direct deposit is easy: Providers need to log into their account on the IHSS ESP website, in the Menu located at the top of the screen select the Financial tab, then click the Direct Deposit link, and follow the instructions in the Direct Deposit Enrollment option.
It takes approximately 30 days for provider(s) to start receiving Direct Deposit after they successfully submit their Online Direct Deposit enrollment request.
The provider should continue to submit their timesheets as they wait for their Direct Deposit to begin. A provider’s Direct Deposit enrollment request and use of Direct Deposit does not change the way they submit their timesheets.
Additional Information
IHSS/WPCS providers who have general questions about Direct Deposit can call the IHSS Service Desk during business hours at 1-866-376-7066.
IHSS/WPCS providers who have questions about creating or accessing their ESP account or entering their direct deposit information online can call the IHSS Service Desk during business hours at 1-866-376-7066.
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