You must also be a California resident. In most cases, the payments that caregivers receive through the IHSS or Medi-Cal program are not taxable if the caregiver and the person receiving the care live in the same household. Statewide debates about expanding support for caregivers through Medicaid exemptions and budgetary allocations may also affect compensation for family caregivers. California family caregivers may be eligible for compensation through Medicaid, IHSS and other programs they recognize providing care as a professional job.
Under California's Home Support Services (IHSS) program, parents can be paid caregivers for their minor children with disabilities if the child needs help with daily activities, such as bathing, eating, or moving.
