In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Employment Verification

The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program has provided in-home services to the aged, blind, and disabled population since 1973. These services make it possible for these individuals to remain in their homes and avoid institutional care. IHSS services are routine household tasks such as house cleaning, meal preparation, personal hygiene, and transportation services. These services are provided to persons who are unable to perform these tasks for themselves because of personal functional limitations, and who otherwise could not remain in their own homes without this assistance. Occasionally Social Service clients are employed by IHSS to care for an aged, blind, and/or disabled person.

IHSS Earnings

When IHSS verification of employment, income, or funding source is needed, EWs may contact the accounting unit at IHSS. An account clerk is assigned to cases based on the last name of the person providing services.

Important: Individuals working for and receiving wages from IHSS to care for an aged, blind, or disabled adult, are not considered to be self-employed.

IHSS Verification of Income

Requests for verification of income, employment, or funding source must be sent by email to the designated account clerk. Emails should include the full name of the person providing the services and their social security number (SSN). These emails must be encrypted due to the confidential nature of the information provided. The roster of IHSS account clerks will be updated as changes in assignments occur and is for DEBS staff use only. The IHSS roster will be maintained online under Program Reference Materials and the information contained on the roster should not be shared with the public.

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