California IHSS
Medical Evaluations
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) helps California seniors and disabled residents live safely at home. Our board-certified physicians provide the medical evaluation required for your IHSS application, handled completely via telehealth.
What Is California IHSS?
California's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program is one of the largest and most comprehensive home care programs in the United States. Funded jointly by state and federal Medi-Cal dollars and administered by each county, IHSS pays providers, often family members, to deliver in-home care to eligible Californians.
To qualify, applicants must be 65 or older, legally blind, or disabled; receive Medi-Cal; need assistance with daily living activities due to a medical condition; and be at risk of institutionalization without in-home support. Eligibility is determined through a two-step process: a county social worker home assessment and a physician's medical evaluation.
The physician's role, which is completed on the SOC 873 form, is to document the medical basis for your functional limitations. This is where our telehealth doctors add critical value: we understand what IHSS reviewers need to see and document your condition's impact on daily functioning in the specific terms that support approval.
IHSS Eligibility Checklist
- Age 65+, blind, or disabled
- California resident
- Medi-Cal recipient or eligible
- Need help with daily tasks
- At risk without in-home care
- Physician medical evaluation
- County social worker assessment
Conditions We Evaluate for California IHSS
Select your condition to learn how it qualifies for IHSS and how our physicians document it.
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Progressive memory loss and cognitive decline requiring full-time supervision and personal care assistance.
Parkinson's Disease
Degenerative neurological disorder causing tremors, stiffness, and mobility limitations requiring daily assistance.
Multiple Sclerosis
Autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system causing fatigue, mobility issues, and variable disability.
Stroke Recovery
Post-stroke disability including paralysis, speech difficulties, and cognitive impairment requiring ongoing care.
Heart Disease & Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic heart conditions causing severe activity limitations, breathlessness, and need for daily assistance.
COPD & Respiratory Conditions
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and respiratory disorders causing severe breathlessness limiting daily function.
Diabetes & Diabetic Complications
Advanced diabetes with complications including neuropathy, vision loss, and kidney disease requiring significant daily care.
Chronic Kidney Disease & Dialysis
End-stage renal disease requiring dialysis creates profound fatigue and functional limitations requiring daily support.
Cancer & Cancer Treatment
Active cancer or cancer treatment side effects causing debilitating fatigue, pain, and loss of function.
HIV/AIDS
HIV infection with AIDS-defining conditions or severe immunocompromise requiring in-home care and support.
Mental Health Conditions
Severe psychiatric conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression limiting daily function.
Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Conditions
Severe rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or fibromyalgia causing joint pain, deformity, and functional disability.
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain
Widespread chronic pain syndrome with debilitating fatigue and cognitive symptoms affecting daily function.
Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis
Spinal cord injury causing paraplegia or quadriplegia requiring comprehensive in-home personal care assistance.
Visual Impairment & Blindness
Severe vision loss or blindness affecting the ability to safely manage personal care, medication, and daily tasks.
Developmental Disabilities
Intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and cerebral palsy requiring ongoing daily living support.
Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
Morbid obesity with mobility limitations and comorbidities that prevent independent daily functioning.
ALS & Neuromuscular Diseases
ALS, muscular dystrophy, and other neuromuscular diseases causing progressive paralysis requiring extensive care.
Find IHSS Evaluations in Your California City
We serve every California city via telehealth. Select yours for county-specific IHSS information.
San Jose
San Francisco
Oakland
Los Angeles
San Diego
Long Beach
Fresno
Sacramento
Bakersfield
Riverside
San Bernardino
San Bernardino
Santa Rosa
Roseville
Chico
California IHSS Frequently Asked Questions
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