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PUBLIC AUTHORITY
For In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

If you are an existing provider, please reach out to your payroll specialist for assistance.  If you don’t know who your assigned Payroll Specialist is please call (650) 389-9666 for assistance.   Please have your provider ID number available. For a full staff directory click here: contact the Public Authority.

If you would like to enroll to be a provider, or have questions about your pending enrollment,  please call (833) 650-2272 or email PAForms@smcgov.org

 Please Note: We are accepting in-office appointments.  To make an appointment please call (650) 389-9666. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are highly recommended as the wait time for a walk-in visit may be an hour or more.  

Office Location 

For details, click here.

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Public Authority Advisory Committee

The Public Authority partners with San Mateo County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) to deliver a service-model committed to enhance the lives of older adults and persons living with disabilities who choose to live independently with dignity in their homes and community. Public Authorities were established to act as the Employer of Record for the IHSS Provider services and to operate a Registry of caregivers to match providers with recipients in need of a provider.

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Become an IHSS Registry Provider

The Registry is constantly looking for more providers to help meet the increasing needs of IHSS recipients. We’ve provided a few screening questions below to assist you in determining if the Registry is right for you.

1) Does an IHSS recipient (family member, loved one, friend or other relation) want to hire you to be their IHSS provider/caregiver?

Yes, I need to find out how to submit my application. Provider Enrollment Information

No, I have not been asked by an IHSS recipient to work as their IHSS provider/caregiver. I want to work as an IHSS caregiver. Go to screening question #2

2)  Are you legally able to work in the United States?

Yes – Click on a flyer below 

Registry Informational Flyer in English
Registry Informational Flyer in Spanish
Registry Informational Flyer in Chinese

To apply now, click here.

No or Unsure – Contact our team below to discuss your situation      

For assistance in English, contact Harry Guan at (650) 670-7904 or hguan@smcgov.org

For assistance in Spanish, contact Maria Esparza-Diaz at (650) 713-8461 or mesparza-diaz@smcgov.org

For assistance in Chinese, contact Betty Fung at (650) 241-5409 or bfung@smcgov.org

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Important COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Information
New Requirement for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Waiver Personal Services (WPCS) Providers - Effective 12/22/2021

The new Public Health Order issued December 22, 2021 by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requires certain IHSS and WPCS providers to be fully vaccinated and boosted with the COVID-19 vaccine by March 1, 2022.

The Public Health Order states those eligible for the vaccine booster must obtain the shot by March 1, 2022. IHSS providers not yet eligible for boosters must get their shot no later than 15 days after the recommended time frame above for receiving the booster dose. If you live with your recipient(s) and/or provide services to a family member(s), and provide services to no one else, you are not impacted by this Public Health Order.

For more information about the Public Health Order, click here.

For more information about COVID-19 vaccination, booster, and testing locations, click here.

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Electronic Timesheets Required

Paper timesheets will no longer be available for IHSS providers after September 1, 2021. Registration for electronic timesheets is a condition of employment, and required by the State of California for providers who wish to participate in the IHSS Program. 

Instructions how to register for Electronic Timesheets for Provider/Recipient

To register or log in to the Electronic Services Portal (ESP), click here.

For information on the Electronic Services Portal (ESP) or the Telephone Timesheet System (TTS), click here or contact the IHSS Service Desk at (866) 376-7066 during normal business hours of 8am-5pm Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays.

Provider/Recipient Registration Instructions – English, click here.

Provider/Recipient Registration Instructions – Spanish, click here.

Provider/Recipient Registration Instructions – Chinese, click here.

Provider/Recipient Registration Instructions – Armenian, click here.

What if I need help with the Electronic Timesheet website?

You can visit the Electronic Timesheet Resource page. You can also call the IHSS Provider Help Desk: (866) 376-7066.       

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About the Public Authority

The Public Authority partners with San Mateo County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) to deliver a service-model committed to enhance the lives of older adults and persons living with disabilities who choose to live independently with dignity in their homes and community.

Public Authorities were established in 1992 by a California State mandate to serve two roles: 1) Act as the Employer of Record for the IHSS Provider services; and 2) To operate a Registry of caregivers to match providers with recipients in need of a provider.