Overview
Stanislaus County's IHSS program falls under the Community Services Agency, with the county's Public Authority — branded Link2Care — serving as Employer of Record and operating the provider registry for the Modesto area and surrounding communities.
Link2Care functions much like other county Public Authorities: it maintains a registry of screened providers, handles provider support questions, and refers Link2Care Registry providers to recipients who need a match.
Provider Wage & Public Authority
Stanislaus County IHSS Contacts
- Current hourly wage
- $18.65/hr
- Public Authority
- Link2Care — Stanislaus County IHSS Public Authority
Wages are reviewed annually. Confirm your current rate directly with Link2Care before relying on this figure.
Local Notes & Quirks
- Distinctive Public Authority branding: Unlike most counties that simply call themselves "the Public Authority," Stanislaus County operates under the name Link2Care — worth knowing when searching for local resources or referencing paperwork.
- Two paths onto the registry: If you already have a specific person lined up to provide care, you call the IHSS Direct Line; if you need Link2Care to refer available providers, that goes through the separate Registry line.
- Central Valley wage pattern: At $18.65/hr, Stanislaus tracks closely with neighboring Central Valley counties like Sacramento and San Joaquin, notably below Bay Area rates.
Appealing a Notice of Action in Stanislaus County
If Stanislaus 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 a Stanislaus County IHSS appeal, Disability Rights California can be reached at 1-800-776-5746.
Heading into your Stanislaus 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.