The Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC) serves as the employer of record for over 129,000 In-Home Supportive Service (IHSS) providers for collective bargaining purposes. In this role, PASC works directly with the United Long Term Care Workers' Union (SEIU Local 6434) and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to improve wages and benefits for IHSS providers.

Provider Wages:

Over the last few years, PASC and SEIU Local 6434 have successfully negotiated several wage increases for IHSS providers, including the most recent wage increase which has taken provider wages from $8.45 to $9.00 per hour effective April 1, 2007.

Health Benefits:

PASC and the United Long Term Care Workers' Union (SEIU Local 6434) have successfully negotiated for a Health Benefits Plan for IHSS providers who work 80 or more hours per month for at least two consecutive months. The PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Health Plan is provided by the LA County Community Health Plan and is administered by PASC.

PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Health Care Plan
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Impact of Health Benefits on Retention of Homecare Workers:
A Two-Year Study of the IHSS Health Benefits
Program in Los Angeles County