How to become an IHSS Provider

State laws require that all IHSS providers go through an enrollment process and pass a background check before they are eligible to be paid by the IHSS program. To enroll as an IHSS care provider, you must complete all steps.   

Start the On-Line Enrollment Process by completing the following

1. Create an account by selecting the "Continue To Enrollment" button below.  Make sure to write down your username, password and security questions (these are case sensitive).  

2. Watch the mandatory State and PA Orientation videos (you will need your security questions to watch the videos)

3. Attend an SEIU presentation either via: Zoom SEIU presentation, in-person, or contact the SEIU rep for Amador for information.

4. Review and e-sign the documents (you will be given a copy of these during your in-person enrollment)

5. Schedule and attend an in-person enrollment appointment (this is done through the enrollment site)

6. Bring with you to your in-person enrollment appointment (if you do not bring these to the appointment you may be rescheduled)

   • Current valid drivers license or another US government issued photo ID

   • Social Security Card 

Steps after your in-person enrollment appointment:

• Background Check

  • Take a completed Live Scan form (given to you at the in-person enrollment appointment or you can print from the enrollment site) and take to a fingerprinting service. Fingerprinting is paid for by you, is not reimbursable, and costs anywhere from $48 - $80 (currently Going Postal in Jackson and Jackson PD are the only facilities we are aware of that will do IHSS Provider live scans. Appointments are required at both locations)

  • Keep the completed copy of the Live Scan form and your receipt for your own records. The Public Authority does not need a copy

• After completion of your in-person enrollment, a cleared background, and a completed SOC426a (that you complete and your consumer must signs), we can then start the payroll process to issue timesheets.

• If you don't have a consumer and are signing up to become a Registry provider you will need to 

  • Complete an Assessment

  • Have 2 successful work references and 2 personal references (family members are not allowed for work or personal references)

Continue To Enrollment

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