What is a share of cost?
Income of individuals who do not receive SSI/SSP is considered in determining if there is a share of cost which must be paid to the IHSS care provider. Individuals who do not receive SSI/SSP, but apply for IHSS, will also apply for Medi-Cal. A Medi-Cal worker will determine their eligibility and share of cost for that program. Individuals who are eligible for Medi-Cal and who need IHSS in order to remain safely in their own homes, will receive both IHSS and Medi-Cal and be required to pay the lesser of the IHSS or Medi-Cal share of cost. Where applicable, the IHSS and Medi-Cal shares of cost are compared to the Aged and Disabled Federal Poverty Level. This may reduce a share of cost to zero.
Income of individuals who do not receive SSI/SSP is considered in determining if there is a share of cost which must be paid to the IHSS care provider. Individuals who do not receive SSI/SSP, but apply for IHSS, will also apply for Medi-Cal. A Medi-Cal worker will determine their eligibility and share of cost for that program. Individuals who are eligible for Medi-Cal and who need IHSS in order to remain safely in their own homes, will receive both IHSS and Medi-Cal and be required to pay the Medi-Cal share of cost. Where applicable, the Medi-Cal share of cost is compared to the Aged and Disabled Federal Poverty Level. This may reduce a share of cost to zero.
