Apply for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) after enrolling in Medi-Cal
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) helps fund care and supervision at home for children who need more care than typically developing children of their same age. You can apply for IHSS if your child receives Medi-Cal.
Why
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) can fund care services in your home so that you have additional resources to support your child.
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Medi-Cal’s IHSS program will help pay for certain services such as personal care services, meal preparation, paramedical services, accompaniment to medical appointments, and protective supervision. We’re here to help you learn about the process, apply, and get started with IHSS. Your child must be enrolled in Medi-Cal to receive IHSS.
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