In-Home Supportive Services Resources |
The California Department of Social Services provides a variety of resources and information on IHSS.
The CSU Sacramento Institute for Social Research offers detailed information in their IHSS Provider Handbook and IHSS Consumer Handbook.
All-County Letter Number 04-43 provides details on the use of IHSS personal care services at the workplace.
The California Association for Public Authorities for IHSS helps consumers gain access to service providers in their local area.
The California Advocates for Nursing Reform provide a fact sheet and local phone numbers for information on IHSS services.
Finding a Benefits Planner |
To find a benefits planner near you, use DB101's Benefits Planners Directory.
Community Based Organizations |
Goodwill Industries services range from personal evaluation and office skills training to career counseling, childcare, and transportation. Some of these centers conduct Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach for Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries related to work activity.
Find locations at http://www.goodwill.org, or by calling (voice) 1-800-664-6577.
The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers lists 29 centers serving individuals with all disabilities. Many of these centers conduct Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach for Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries related to work activity. Most independent living centers can refer callers to local benefit program information if they do not have these services.
Find the list of independent living centers at http://www.cfilc.org, or by calling (voice) 916-325-1690 or (TTY) 916-325-1695.
The AIDS Hotline database contains 1,300 organizations providing HIV/AIDS services throughout California. Some of these organizations offer case management, benefits planning, and benefits counseling services that can include assistance with public and private benefits programs.
Find the list of AIDS organizations at http://www.aidshotline.org, or by calling (voice) 1-800-367-AIDS (2437) or (TTY) 1-888-225-AIDS (2437).
Disability Rights California provides representation for consumers of public programs who are disabled. Website publications include topics on health care, benefit programs, and In Home Supportive Services.
Medi-Cal Resources |
The Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services is the agency that runs the federal Medicaid program. They have information and resources available on their Medicaid webpage
The Social Security Administration webpage on Medicaid provides useful information, especially for people with disabilities.
The Department of Health Care Services Medi-Cal page has information on Medi-Cal programs and resources for providers.
The California Health Incentive Improvement Project (CHIIP) has a helpful FAQ on the Medi-Cal CWD program that includes a listing of county coordinators.
Disability Rights California has publications on a wide variety of topics. They have a page listing their resources on Medi-Cal and other health benefit programs.
The National Health Law Program has pages about Medicaid.
The National Immigration Law Center has a section on immigrants and public benefits, including health care.
