Health Benefits

IHSS Care Providers in Marin County have access to governmental subsidized medical and dental insurance benefits. Currently, approximately 155 benefits slots are funded for eligible IHSS Providers.

Once an IHSS Provider fulfills the eligibility requirements, an application for health and dental insurance may be submitted.

Eligibility Requirements for Provider Health Benefits

A Provider must work a minimum of 65 hours per month for three (3) consecutive months to apply for medical benefits.
A Provider must work a minimum of 85 hours per month for three (3) consecutive months to apply for dental benefits.
If hours fall below the minimum requirement, health benefits will be terminated and the Provider may reapply for benefits once their eligibility has been re-established.
The Provider must track his or her own eligibility and may request an application packet once requirements have been met.

Insurance Costs

IHSS Providers pay a low monthly premium for Kaiser Medical and Delta Dental insurance. Currently, the Provider’s shared cost of the premium is $130.00 for Kaiser and $18.62 for Delta. These premiums are deducted once a month from the Provider’s earnings. If a Provider fails to submit a timesheet by the date needed to have the shared cost deducted from their paycheck, they are responsible to submit payment to the Public Authority to avoid termination.

Healthcare Benefits Application

Please click here to access the Health Care Benefits application in English

Please click here to access the Health Care Benefits application in Spanish

Please carefully review all information and instructions before filling out application forms. Application forms must be signed by hand. We are unable to process forms not signed by hand. Incomplete or incorrectly filled out applications may result in delays processing your application. Forms may be returned in person at the address below or via USPS. Return ONLY the fillable forms. Do not return the entire application.

If mailing, return to:

Julia H.
Public Authority of Marin
70 Skyview Terrace, STE B
San Rafael CA, 94903