Workshops

PHP provides free workshops on accessing public benefits such as In-Home Supportive Services, Supplemental Security Income, and Medi-Cal.

 

For those who need additional support after attending the live or on-demand webinar training, PHP also provides 1:1 consultations, at $40/hour. If your child is a client of the Regional Center, you can request a POS to cover the cost of this service. Due to limited staffing, we strongly urge you attend a workshop prior to requesting a consultation.  

 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Parents report that after attending this training, they felt ready to apply for SSI on behalf of their family member. The class is intended to prepare you with information about how to increase the likelihood of a first-time approval. Participants will learn through lecture, discussion, writing, practice and dialogue.  

 

In Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Eligibility for IHSS is only available to those with Medi-Cal, including through Institutional Deeming available from Regional Centers.  Your child may be living at home with you or in their own home to be eligible for this service. You might even be paid as the provider of their services.  They may not be living in a group home.  If you are considering Supported Living, this service must be tapped if eligible before hours are awarded for supported living.

 

Fair Labor Standards Act and IHSS Brochure

 

If your child already receives IHSS—is she/he receiving all the hours to which she/he is entitled and necessary? Services provided are based on needs, and may include:

 

• domestic services (vacuuming, dusting, etc.)

• related services (meal preparation, shopping, running errands, etc.)

• non-medical personal care services (bowel and bladder care, grooming, bathing, etc.)

• transportation

• yard hazard abatement

• protective supervision

 

State & Federal Benefits 

SSI and Medi-Caid

• Finances How To Apply For Social Security Disability Benefits

• What is SSI for a person with a disability?

• Nearing Retirement? 
  The benefits status of your child's SSI eligibility may change when you retire or become disabled.  This may also affect the status of Medi-Cal for your son or daughter but can be continued if you act on notice.  Read more about this at https://www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/disability/dqualify10.html

• Receiving SSI and Working? Report Wages using an easy to use app found at https://www.usa.gov/mobile-apps

 

Disability Rights California Fact Sheet  

http://www.disabilityrightsca.org/pubs/F10401.pdf

  

 

This link takes you directly to the information as a PDF. http://www.cicaihss.org/sites/default/files/ihss_flsa_changes_ppt_january_26_2016.pdf

 

 

Disability Benefits 101 is a website with current and comprehensive information about public benefits. http://ca.db101.org/programs.htm