For care providers to receive pay, IHSS recipients are required to use the ESP or TTS systems to review and approve or reject timesheets.
Newsletter Catagories
2020 Fall
IHSS Operations During Shelter-in-Place
IHSS staff would like to thank all care recipients and care providers in Santa Clara County for your continued understanding, cooperation, and support during these difficult times. Our priority is keeping all of you and our staff safe and healthy.
Easier Voting Access for Seniors and Disabled Individuals
Voters can choose to either vote in person, as usual, or can use the Vote by Mail ballot to cast their vote in three different ways, depending on personal preferences.
Virtual Classes Provide Connection for Seniors
Taking free virtual classes via internet, also known as “e-learning,” is the next best thing to being there in person. Participants can learn new languages, take virtual museum and zoo tours, participate in art classes, and more.
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2021 Coverage
HICAP counselors can help you sort through the different options to find the best plans for you or your loved one.
History of IHSS and Public Authority
Initially, IHSS was primarily a program to pay relatives for providing care to their family members. The program quickly grew, and its focus changed to prevent premature institutionalization.
IHSS Care Provider Appreciation
The caregiver community is truly an inspiring group of people who are dedicated to assisting with the special needs of people with disabilities and ongoing medical conditions.