State laws require that all IHSS providers go through an enrollment process and pass a background check before they are eligible to be paid by the IHSS program. To enroll as an IHSS provider, you must complete these steps:

Start the On-Line Enrollment Process by completing the following (make sure you read the 4 steps of enrollment before selecting “Continue to Enrollment”)

  1. Create an account by selecting the “Continue to Enrollment” button below. Make sure to write down your username, password and security questions (these are case sensitive).

  2. Watch the mandatory videos (you will need your security questions to watch the videos).

  3. Review the documents shown on the enrollment site (you will sign these at orientation).

  4. Schedule an enrollment completion appointment (this is done on the enrollment site).

Steps after your on-line enrollment is fully completed:

  • Attend your scheduled enrollment completion appointment. Bring these items with you,

    • Current valid driver’s license or another US government issued photo ID.

    • Social Security Card (note that your name on both the ID and Social Security card must match).

  • Background Check

    • Take the completed Live Scan form (given to you at Orientation or printed during enrollment process. The form can also be printed from the “Forms” tab on your left hand side) and take to finger printing Live Scan site. Fingerprinting is paid by you.

    • Keep the completed copy of the Live Scan form and your receipt for your own records.