Get In-Home Supportive Services

Need to know

You must be eligible for full scope Medi-Cal.
You must have a social security number or a Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
You must be a resident of Marin County.
You must reside in the community, not in a hospital or institution setting.
You must be aged 65, blind, or disabled.
Disabled children are also eligible.
You must have a disability that will last more than one year.
You must be able to pay Medi-Cal share of cost if applicable.
IHSS does not provide 24-hour care.

If you do not have Medi-Cal, call 877-410-8817 or apply online at BenefitsCal.
If you are unsure if you have share of cost, contact your Medi-Cal worker.
Be prepared to provide your information, including address, phone number, birthdate, and email address.
If you do not have a social security number or a Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), you must apply for an ITIN number as soon as you submit your IHSS application.
If you are applying for someone else, get their consent before submitting an application.

Complete the IHSS Program Inquiry Form online.
Have your licensed health care provider complete the IHSS Health Care Certification form SOC873 English or SOC 873 SP
Have your provider send in the completed form via:
1. Mail: 10 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael, CA 94903.
2. Fax: 415-473-3960.

Call 415-473-INFO (4636) Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ask to apply for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS).
Submit the SOC 873 form as soon as possible and no later than 45 days from the date of application.

If you need help finding an IHSS care provider, contact the IHSS Public Authority at 415-499-1024 or visit PAMarin.gov.

Apply for IHSS: 415-473-4636

IHSS Public Authority: 415-499-1024 or PAMarin.gov