Solano County Assistance

In-Home Supportive Services

Also known as: IHSS

IHSS provides in-home care services to eligible aged, blind, or disabled individuals to help them remain safely in their homes.

At a Glance

  • Must be eligible for Medi-Cal.
  • Must be aged (65+), blind, or disabled.
  • Must be a resident of Solano County.
  • Must live in own home (not a licensed care facility).Can live with family members.
  • + 1 more requirements below

Eligibility Requirements

Medi-Cal Eligibility

Required

Must be eligible for Medi-Cal.

has_medi_cal = true

Aged/Blind/Disabled

Required

Must be aged (65+), blind, or disabled.

ihss_eligibility_basis in [aged, blind, disabled]

Exempt if any:

  • OR age 65
  • OR is_legally_blind = true
  • OR has_disability = true

Solano County Residency

Required

Must be a resident of Solano County.

county_residency = solano

Living at Home

Required

Must live in own home (not a licensed care facility).Can live with family members.

living_situation in [own_home, apartment, family_home, abode]

Service Need

Required

Must need assistance with daily living activities such ashousekeeping, meal preparation, personal care, or medicalaccompaniment.

needs_ihss_services = true

Ruleset effective: 2024-01-01

View as JSON
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Quick Info

Agency
SOLANO-HHSS
Category
Disability
Last Verified
2026-01-13

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