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 Are my dependents covered for Health Insurance? |
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| No. Your spouse and children are not eligible for benefits under this plan. However, they may be eligible for other health care programs. The San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP) can help you find coverage for your dependents. For more information about health care for your spouse and/or children, call (415) 547-7800 or 1-800-288-5555. |
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| Do I apply for IHSS by calling the Public Authority? |
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No. DAAS social workers, not the Public Authority, determine whether a person is eligible for IHSS. To begin that process, call (415) 355-6700. After making a language choice, press 3 for the IHSS program. Then press 3 again to learn how to file an application. If you are eligible, DAAS will send a social worker to your house to assess how many hours of home care you can receive through IHSS.
Call the Public Authority when you:
-Have enrolled in IHSS and need help finding a worker.
-Are a homecare worker and want to be referred to consumers through our Central Registry.
-Have general questions about IHSS services.
-Have questions about your health/dental benefits. (Ask to speak to our Benefits Coordinator.) |
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| Do I go to the Public Authority to become an IHSS home care worker? |
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No. People can work as an IHSS home care worker or independent provider (IP) without being on the Public Authority Registry. To begin that process, go to the Enrollment Center at 77 Otis Street. The orientations are in the afternoon (Monday-Friday), starting at 12:40 p.m. Call (415) 557-6200 for more information. Make a language choice, then press 1.
PLEASE NOTE: Becoming an IHSS IP does not automatically lead to a listing on our Registry. That requires a separate application process. For more information on applying to our Registry, call (415) 243-4477 and ask to speak to a Support Services Counselor. |
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