HOME PROGRAMS NEWS/EVENTS RESOURCES Text Size SEPTEMBER 28, 2021: The California Department of Public Health issued a public health order requiring all IHSS providers and Waiver Personal Care Services (WPCS) providers to be vaccinated for COVID-19. What is Required: IHSS/WPCS providers must have their first dose of a one-dose regimen OR their second dose of a two-dose regimen by November 30, 2021. Exceptions to Vaccine Requirement: Provider who only provides services to a consumer they live with (no other outside consumers); Provider who only provides services to a family member. Exemption for providers who decline the vaccination due to Religious Beliefs or Qualifying Medical Reasons (form completion, testing and masking requirements apply). *The IHSS consumer is the employer for purposes of the vaccine mandate. The County of Los Angeles and PASC are not required to obtain vaccine status or track compliance with this order. *IHSS/WPCS providers are responsible to keep records of their vaccination or exemption status and must make those records available to the IHSS consumer upon request. COVID-19 Vaccine Notices (2) and Exemption Form U.S Dept. of Health and Human Services launches Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL). For information on how to access the COVID-19 vaccine as well as other resources promoting independent living (food, housing, and transportation): Hotline available from 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST at (888) 677-1199 or DIAL@n4a.org Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Vaccine Appointment and/or Information Individuals 12 years old and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has stated that those between the ages of 12 and 17 are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine only. Please go to http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/vaccine/hcwsignup for the latest information on signing up for the vaccine. IHSS consumers not authorized for Accompaniment to Medical Appointments or need additional hours for this purpose should go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources for a link to the Vaccine Medical Accompaniment Claim Form. If you or your loved one is homebound, please call (833) 540-0473 (8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., 7 days a week) for eligibility and resources on getting vaccinated in-home. Please note this is a limited opportunity. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health COVID-19 Resource Page COVID-19 Vaccine Information To Schedule an Appointment Please see our COVID-19 Information and Resources Page California Department of Social Services IHSS Provider Information Link for Electronic Visit Verification CARA Convention on October 26th & 27th Click here for more information about registering! Started May 12th! Please see link for more info: Temporary Emergency Broadband Benefits CalSavers Retirement Savings Program English Spanish Chinese Armenian SSI Must Be Included in Federal Reconciliation Bill Take action now! Live virtual PASC Board Meetings held the first Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. (except Holidays; no meeting in December). The agenda is posted on this page on the Thursday before the Monday board meeting. ACCESSIBILITY READER If you have difficulty typing, moving a mouse, or reading, CLICK ABOVE to download a new reader / browser from eSSENTIAL Accessibility. Feature-rich and FREE! Sign Up for our Email Newsletters For Email Newsletters you can trust POLICIES AND PROCEDURES [bsk-pdf-manager-list-category id=”15″] JOIN THE IHSS CONSUMER VOLUNTEER CORPS You can volunteer your time to advocate on behalf of the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program and to help other IHSS Consumers. Please JOIN US! CONTACT US Contact Us By Phone Toll Free: 877-565-4477 Fax: 818-206-8000 TTY: 626-737-7512 Business Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 am to 5 pm