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Public Authority for IHSS

Enhancing the IHSS Experience Since 1993

  • About Us
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    • Registry
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      • Recipient Training
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  • Recipients
    • Recipient Registry
    • Recipient Training
    • Apply for IHSS
    • Find My IHSS Social Worker
  • Providers
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    • Alameda County IHSS Provider Health Benefits
    • Getting Paid by IHSS
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About Us

About Us

Most seniors and people with disabilities prefer to live in their own homes and direct their own care. The Public Authority is committed to supporting the independence of recipients and providing an opportunity for IHSS Recipients and Providers to improve the IHSS program. We promise to operate accessible, respectful and compassionate services to support a high-quality workforce and help IHSS Recipients s successfully navigate the IHSS program.

The Public Authority for IHSS is a public agency that is separate from the County IHSS program, and, since 1993, has been providing services to IHSS Recipients and Providers that supplement IHSS. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is our Governing Body.

The Public Authority is mandated by the State:

  • to operate a home care registry that refers screened workers to IHSS Recipients;
  • to serve as employer of record for the purpose of bargaining with the union representing the IHSS workforce and providing health benefits to eligible IHSS Providers;
  • to provide training to IHSS Recipients and Providers;
  • to establish an Advisory Committee that makes recommendations to improve IHSS and Public Authority services.
 

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Quick Links
To apply for IHSS
Find My IHSS Social Worker
Getting Paid by IHSS
Enrollment Packets
IHSS Orientation
Background Check
First Timesheet
Payroll Problem Resolution Direct Deposit
Contact IHSS


Still Have Questions?
  • Go to the Publications Page to view Factsheets on IHSS topics.

Registry

Contact Our Registry!

Recipient Phone:

510.577.1980

Provider Phone:

510.577.5694

For Recipients: How to obtain a list of providers
  • In order to be served by the Registry, recipients must already be signed up with the IHSS program. If you are not already signed up with the IHSS program, please call the IHSS intake line at (510) 577-1800 to see if you are eligible and to request an application or see our IHSS page for more information.
  • If you have IHSS hours and need a list of providers, call the Registry at (510) 577-1980 and talk to one of our Registry Coordinators.
  • The Registry will do a short intake with you over the phone.
  • If you want someone else to talk to us on your behalf, we do require a signed consent form be on file with us before we proceed. You may download a consent form from Publications-Recipients, and fax it to us at (510) 577-3579, drop it by the IHSS lobby or mail it to us. We will then have it on file when you or your representative calls us.
For Providers: How to be a Provider on the Registry.
  • You have to apply to be listed on the Registry.
  • See our Criteria For Acceptance Sheet to see an outline of the complete process.
  • Call the Registry at (510) 577-5694 to learn more!

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Location:
By Mail: 6955 Foothill Blvd., Ste 300
Oakland, CA 94605
In Person: 6955 Foothill Blvd., Ste 143
Oakland, CA 94605
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Contact Us

Main Phone: (510) 577.3552
Fax: (510) 577-3579

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