How to apply for Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Who it's for

MSSP is a Medi-Cal Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver that provides care management and supportive services to keep frail seniors out of nursing homes. A nurse and social worker team builds a written care plan and coordinates a mix of in-home services that can include adult day care, transportation, minor home repairs (grab bars, ramps), personal care, respite care for family caregivers, protective supervision, and help paying for limited medical supplies. MSSP supplements — not replaces — IHSS and Medi-Cal-covered services. Eligibility requires Medi-Cal enrollment, age 65+, and certification that the senior is at risk of nursing facility placement (typically signaled by need for help with daily activities).

What you'll need

• Proof of California residency
• Proof of age 65+ (driver's license, state ID, or birth certificate)
• Medi-Cal card or Medi-Cal enrollment confirmation
• Recent medical records or a physician statement documenting the need for assistance with activities of daily living
• Any existing care plan or IHSS authorization, if applicable

Where to apply

Renewals

annual (care-plan re-assessment)