Overview
Alpine County's IHSS program is administered by Health & Human Services, with provider registry functions handled by Eastern Sierra IHSS — a regional registry operated by the nonprofit Community Service Solutions that also serves neighboring Inyo and Mono counties.
As California's least populous county with roughly 1,200 residents, Alpine relies on this shared regional structure rather than maintaining a fully separate standalone Public Authority office.
Provider Wage & Public Authority
Alpine County IHSS Contacts
- Current hourly wage
- $17.00/hr
- Registry Office Address
- 14831 Hwy 89
Markleeville, CA 96120
Wage figures for Alpine County vary between sources — confirm your current rate directly with Alpine County Health & Human Services before relying on this figure.
Local Notes & Quirks
- Shared regional registry: Eastern Sierra IHSS, run by Community Service Solutions, coordinates provider registry services across Alpine, Inyo, and Mono counties jointly — a structure built around this remote region's small populations.
- California's smallest county: with roughly 1,200 residents, Alpine is the least populous county in California — expect longer wait times for services given the very limited local provider pool.
- Limited office hours: the registry office operates Monday through Friday with defined hours rather than being staffed continuously — call ahead before making the trip.
Appealing a Notice of Action in Alpine County
If Alpine County reduces, denies, or terminates your IHSS hours, the appeal process is governed by state regulation — the same 90-day deadline applies regardless of county:
- You have 90 days from the date on your Notice of Action to request a State Hearing
- Call the State Hearings Division at 1-800-952-5253 to request a hearing
- Or mail a written request to: California Department of Social Services, State Hearings Division, P.O. Box 944243, Sacramento, CA 94244
- Requesting your hearing before the Notice of Action's effective date preserves Aid Paid Pending — meaning you keep your current hours while the appeal is decided
For free legal help with an Alpine County IHSS appeal, Disability Rights California can be reached at 1-800-776-5746.
Heading into your Alpine County assessment?
The Clarity Report gives you a personalized estimate of the hours you may qualify for, built on California's official Hourly Task Guidelines — before you sit down with your county social worker.