Paper paychecks are going away in 2021 – make the switch today!
Ever wait days or weeks for your IHSS paycheck to arrive? Many of us have, and late paychecks can cause all kinds of trouble. But by switching to direct deposit, not only do we avoid paper paycheck delays, we also receive our IHSS pay up to three days faster, straight to our bank accounts or our prepaid debit cards.
And soon, the State of California is going to require all IHSS providers to receive our pay via direct deposit or payroll card. The new rule was written into this year’s budget, which was passed and signed by the governor in June. Mandatory IHSS electronic payment will go into effect on July 1, 2021. If you’re already on direct deposit, good news! You don’t need to do anything. But if you aren’t, you should begin planning for the change now.
Here are your options for setting up IHSS direct deposit:
- Have your IHSS pay deposited into your bank account.
If you have a bank account, the switch to direct deposit is easy. Either go to the state’s webpage at http://bit.ly/IHSSdirectdeposit and sign up directly, download and fill out the SOC 829 at www.cdss.ca.gov, or call (866) 376-7066, option #2 to request the SOC 829 form be mailed to you. - Use a payroll card from the state
The new law requires the state to come up with a payroll card for providers to use. It’s not ready yet, but it will be before the July 1, 2021 deadline. We will keep you updated on its progress.
Check out the UDW website at www.udw.org/directdeposit or call the UDW Member Benefits Center at 1-800-621-5016.
Don’t wait until the last minute to make the switch to direct deposit. You’ll be glad you did!
