In Home Support Services (IHSS)

In Home Support Services (IHSS) allows for participants on certain Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) to receive care in their home from a family or friend caregiver. The caregiver receives payment for these services. Under IHSS, family and friend caregivers can become employees of The Independence Center, entitled to a host of great benefits.

The Independence Center Benefits for Family and Friend Caregivers

Family and friend caregivers receive full-time or part-time benefits, depending upon their authorized service hours. Caregivers are entitled to:

  • Paid training
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 403(b) retirement plan— Employees who work at least 1,000 a year (approximately 20 hours per week) will be vested for that year. Full vesting after five years.
  • Paid sick and vacation time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Agency support for caregivers

Full time caregivers (30 hours per week) may additionally qualify for:

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

If you need help understanding if you qualify becoming a paid caregiver, The Independence Center offers a personal phone call with a specialist. On this call, we’ll explore options unique to you or your loved one’s situation.

Call us today at 719-471-8181 or click the button below.

Which Colorado Medicaid Waivers does The Independence Center service?

 

The Independence Center serves participants in the following Colorado Medicaid HCBS waivers:

 

The Independence Center proudly serves IHSS clients with family and friend caregivers in the following Southern Colorado counties:

  • Chaffee
  • Costilla
  • Crowley
  • Custer
  • Douglas
  • El Paso
  • Elbert
  • Fremont
  • Huerfano
  • Lake
  • Las Animas
  • Lincoln
  • Otero
  • Park
  • Pueblo
  • Teller

We’re happy to walk through the specifics of our family and friend caregiver program with you today. Contact us by calling 719-476-3107 or clicking the button below.