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It provides those with limited income who are disabled, blind or over the age of 65 with in–home care services to help them remain safely at home.  \nThe four different IHSS programs  \nThere are four different IHSS programs: The Community First Choice Option Program (CFCO), the Medi–Cal Personal Care Services Program (PCS), the IHSS Independence Plus Option Program (IPO) and the Original or Residual IHSS Program (IHSS–R). Each of these programs provides the same services, but have different eligibility criteria based, in part, on whether they are funded with federal money.  \n● CFCO – Recipients are eligible because they have qualified for Medi-Cal and would otherwise need a nursing home level of care. Most IHSS recipients are in the IHSS-CFCO program.  \n● PCS – Recipients are eligible because they have qualified for Medi–Cal on the basis of age, blindness or disability. Most IHSS recipients who do not qualify for the IHSS-CFCO program are part of the Medi-Cal PCS program.  \n● IPO – Recipients are eligible because they have qualified for Medi–Cal and are also part of oneof the following groups: parent provider for a minor child, spouse providers, advance pay cases or meal allowance cases.  \n● IHSS–R – Recipients do not meet PCS or IPO requirements and are usually persons with Satisfactory Immigration Status, which denies them federal reimbursement. There are very few people in this category.  \nWhat services does IHSS provide?  \nServices include, but are not limited to:  \n● Domestic and Related Services: meal preparation, cleaning, laundry and taking out the garbage.  \n● Personal Care Services/Non–Medical Care: bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming and toileting.  \n● Paramedical Tasks: assistance with medications, injections, bowel and bladder care.  \n● Protective Supervision: monitoring persons with cognitive or mental impairments to prevent injury.  \n● Transportation and accompaniment to medical appointments.  \nWho is eligible for IHSS?  \nAny California resident is eligible for IHSS if they:  \n● Are eligible for Medi-Cal or SSI/SSP.  \n● Are blind, disabled or 65 years of age or older.  \n● Are living in a home, apartment or abode of their choosing (not including a hospital, nursing home, assisted living or licensed care facility) .  \n● Are unable to live safely at home without care.  \nNote: Residents of long term care facilities may not receive IHSS in the facility, but may apply in advance of their discharge if they have an upcoming planned discharge, so that IHSS is in place when they return to their home.  \nWhat are the financial requirements for IHSS?  \nTo be eligible for IHSS, a person must be enrolled in Medi-Cal. There are many different Medi-Cal programs, when you apply, Medi-Cal should help you figure out the most appropriate program based on your income and needs. For more information on Medi-Cal programs, see CANHR’s fact sheet on Community-Based Medi-Cal programs: [https://canhr.org/aged-disabled-medi-cal-program](https://canhr.org/aged-disabled-medi-cal-program/)[/](https://canhr.org/aged-disabled-medi-cal-program/)  \n[Depending on their income](Depending on their income), some Medi-Cal beneficiaries will be eligible for free Medi-Cal, and some may have a share of cost that they must pay towards their medical services, before Medi-Cal covers any remaining costs. To learn more about ways to reduce or avoid a share of cost, read CANHR’s fact sheet: [https://canhr.org/understanding-the-share-of-cost-for-medi-cal](https://canhr.org/understanding-the-share-of-cost-for-medi-cal/)[/](https://canhr.org/understanding-the-share-of-cost-for-medi-cal/) .  \nIndividuals who are eligible","cbCainHDMvyGmfDx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainHDMvyGmfDx","pdf",407371,"English","# What is IHSS?\n## The four different IHSS programs\n## What services does IHSS provide?\n## Who is eligible for IHSS?\n## What are the financial requirements for IHSS?\n## Who provides IHSS services?\n## How do I apply for IHSS?","[{\"question\":\"What is IHSS and who administers it in California?\",\"answer\":\"IHSS is a statewide Medi-Cal benefit providing in-home care for eligible people with limited income who are disabled, blind, or age 65+. 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