Can I be the IHSS provider for two recipients?

It's possible to be the designated IHSS provider for two people, such as two children or one child and one adult. However, the maximum a provider can work is 70.45 hours a week if they have ONE client and 66 hours a week if they have TWO clients. If both clients live in the same home, there is a small chance they can get an exemption to work 90 hours a week. These figures are total hours, not for each person.

For more information, see IHSS Provider Requirements: Can a Family Member Be a Provider? You can also hear Public Benefits Specialist Lisa Concoff Kronbeck explain more details about getting an exemption to increase your hours as IHSS provider for two children in this video.