The Applicant Hub
Preparing for your first IHSS assessment — what to expect, what to bring, and how to walk in ready.
If you're applying for IHSS for the first time, you're probably wondering what your county assessment will actually look like — and how many hours you might realistically expect. This is where to start.
Clara can walk you through eligibility, what the home visit involves, and what to expect from your county.
The 90-day clock starts on the date printed on your Notice of Action — not the day it arrives, and not the day you open it. More on appealing a decision →
IHSS supports people with a wide range of conditions. A few we cover in detail:
A denied first-time application can be appealed the same way reduced hours can — see the Appeal Package below.
- ✓Estimate of all personal care hours you may qualify for (Ranks 1–5)
- ✓Domestic, non-medical & paramedical services
- ✓Protective Supervision analysis — included for all
- ✓6-step action guide for your assessment
- ✓Personalized dispute summary — NOA vs HTG hours
- ✓Pre-filled State Hearing Request Letter
- ✓Appeal timeline with your exact NOA deadlines
- ✓Your county IHSS office phone number
