Are medical services provided to IHSS recipients?
IHSS recipients are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal for their medical/health care. For most people who qualify for IHSS, the benefits are paid under the Personal Care Services Program (PCSP) which is part of Medi-Cal. The State of California may have the right to recover from your estate, if any, the cost of all Medi-Cal benefits received after age 55. • How are IHSS payments made? The current IHSS hourly rate set by State law is $5.75 per hour. The State issues all checks for individual provider payments. If the provider qualifies, the State withholds the applicable amounts for disability insurance and Social Security taxes. You and your provider must complete, sign, and submit time sheets verifying the delivery of authorized services for the month. If you receive services under the PCSP, you and your provider must complete the PCSP Provider/Enrollment Agreement form. Your provider will not be paid until this form is submitted to the IHSS social worker.
