In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

A Guide to Going to Court

Going to Court

Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees

In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.

Eldercare Information and Helpful Guides

Eldercare FAQs and Helpful Guides

IHSS Programs Explained

The eligibility requirements; estimate your Share of Cost.

IHSS Video Series

These videos provide: a brief summary of the IHSS program, including basic eligibility criteria, the home visit process, available services and supports, and the care provider selection process; services and assessment; information on how an IHSS recipient/consumer may hire a care provider, including tips on how to find, interview, and select a care provider; and how to properly supervise a care provider, including suggestions on how to appropriately communicate with a care provider, how to maintain privacy and protect personal identifying information, and how to direct care providers in completing authorized IHSS tasks.

Information for IHSS Consumers in SF

Enrollment, timesheets, share-of-cost, deductions, benefits.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS): Resources

Getting help with your benefits and community based organizations.

Legal Issues for Caregivers: Pathways to Effective Communication For Healthcare Providers and Caregivers

Questions to ask at a medical appointment. Legal issues affecting caregivers.

Personal Care Agreements: How to Compensate a Family Member for Providing Care

How to Compensate a Family Member for Providing Care

Protect Yourself from Fraud and Financial Abuse

Seniors: Protect yourself from fraud and financial abuse! Be vigilant, be observant. Physical or financial abuse will continue so long as no one knows about it.

Public Benefits Resource Videos

HHSA Appeals

Recognizing and Reporting Elder Abuse

This page has definitions of different kinds of elder abuse, indicators and signs of abuse, and how to report elder abuse.

Requesting Social Services Benefit Hearings and Appeals

Hearings and Appeals

The Caregiver Companion Guide and Resources