Other In-Home Supportive Services Resources

Resources

  • BenefitsCal: BenefitsCal is an online application system that allows you to apply for benefits. This is a secured site and all your information will be private and safe.
  • CA State In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)/Quality Assurance Website: IHSS Quality Assurance is to promote consistent assessment and assignment of functional levels and of authorization for needed IHSS services.
  • IHSS Connecting Point: IHSS Connecting keeps a Registry of Providers who offer personal assistance and domestic services to persons 65 or older and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements for the IHSS program.
  • Disability Benefits: If you feel that you are no longer able to work because of physical or mental reasons, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability payments, or for Medi-Cal. You may apply for SSDI or SSI at any Social Security office, or for Medi-Cal at your local welfare department.
  • SSI/SSP - Supplemental Security Income - State Supplementary Payment: To apply for SSI/SSP, visit or call a local SSA office. Locations of an SSA office near you can be found in the telephone directory under "United States Government."
  • 2-1-1 Nevada County: 2-1-1 Nevada County is a resource and information hub that connects people with community, health and disaster services through a free, 24/7 confidential phone service and searchable online database. 2-1-1 serves the entire population of Nevada County.