To become a caregiver in California, meet state requirements (work authorization, background check, good health), complete a Home Care Aide certification course and provide proof of vaccinations and a negative TB test.
A Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit is an official form based on California's recognition that adults who have minors living with them are “caregivers” who often want and need to take some responsibility for the minor's education and other care.
Orange County IHSS Public Authority Provider/Caregiver Services Must follow the application process. Attend Registry Orientation. Submit a complete application. Must be willing and able to provide personal care and perform domestic services. Must own an insured and dependable car. Must be able to speak/read/write English.
A California resident is eligible for IHSS if they: Are SSI/SSP or Medi-Cal eligible. Are living in their own homes (not a board and care or nursing home) Are blind, disabled or 65 years of age or older.
How to Become an IHSS Provider Go to an IHSS Provider Orientation given by the county. Complete, sign and return the IHSS Program Provider Enrollment Form (SOC 426) directly to the County IHSS Office or IHSS Public Authority. Complete and sign the IHSS Provider Enrollment Agreement (SOC 846) .
The applicant income limit is equivalent to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). While this figure increases annually in January, for California Medicaid, the income limits increase each April. Effective 4/1/24, the monthly income limit for the IHSS program for a single applicant is $1,732.
Who is Eligible? To be eligible, a person must meet all of the following requirements: Be disabled, blind, or age 65 years or older. Be unable to live at home safely without help.
Under the law, you are ineligible to work in the IHSS program ONLY if you have been convicted within the last 10 years of: 1) fraud against a government health care or supportive services program; 2) child abuse; or 3) abuse of an elder or dependent adult.
A Caregiver's Affidavit will allow you to 1) enroll the child in school and 2) if you are a relative, consent to medical care on behalf of the child. If you are not a relative, you may consent to school-related medical care only and it is recommended that you obtain legal guardianship.