Evidence snapshot covering wages vs. cost of living, wage-bargaining history, Public Authority/County performance signals, available training (for completeness), and primary sources.

Wages vs. Cost of Living

• IHSS provider wage (current): $18.50/hr (as of 2025).
• Living wage (single adult, no children): $27.81/hr (MIT).
• Gap: −$9.31/hr (IHSS ≈ 66.6% of living wage).

County History of Fair Bartering for Wages

• Union representation: SEIU Local 2015 represents Los Angeles IHSS providers.
• Recent levels: County and external wage lists show $18.50/hr for 2025; campaigns continue to push for higher wages.

Public Authority & County Support (Performance Signals)

• Provider onboarding: Start online → in-person ID/SSN verification & Live Scan → ESP/Direct Deposit setup.
• Registry: Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC) operates a screened provider registry and referral system.
• Advisory governance: PASC Board posts agendas/minutes; Brown Act–noticed meetings.
• Payroll systems: ESP & EVV required; county and CDSS pages provide sign-up/help links.
• Public KPIs: No posted timeliness metrics; rely on state oversight benchmarks.

Available Training (for completeness)

• Local: PASC provider/consumer trainings and webinars; orientation materials and FAQs.
• State: CDSS EVV Help Center, ESP resources, and provider orientation materials.

Sources & Links

• Current wage:
  LA County DPSS — Provider wage ($18.50/hr);
  IHSS Law 2025 list;
  official hub: CDSS wage hub;
  alt list: IHSS Advocate.
• Living wage:
  MIT Living Wage — Los Angeles County (updated Feb 10, 2025).
• Union & bargaining:
  SEIU Local 2015 — Los Angeles updates.
• PA operations:
  PASC (LA County IHSS Public Authority);
  PASC Homecare Registry;
  PASC Board;
  PASC Board documents;
  DPSS — Provider enrollment/orientation.
• State orientation/EVV:
  CDSS — How to become a provider;
  CDSS EVV Help Center;
  Electronic Services Portal (ESP).