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Help in San Mateo County.

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27 published listings · Reviewed 2026-09-16
A preliminary check is available for seven statewide pathways.

27 local services or contacts have been checked against current sources. 41 entries from the shared California candidate template are withheld while the county review continues. A checked listing is not proof of eligibility, an open slot, or service at every address.

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7 shared programs

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27 programs
Home & caregiving

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Coordinates county intake and health-care certification for help living safely at home.

Local source checked 2026-09-16

What to know
About eligibility
We have not assessed your circumstances. Ask the responsible agency to confirm the current rules and your eligibility.
Local availability
San Mateo County Health accepts IHSS referrals for Medi-Cal-eligible people who need help living safely at home; the county assesses service hours.
What to do next
Use the county's IHSS referral form or call Aging and Disability Services at 650-573-3900.
Who runs it
County of San Mateo

Directory listing, not an eligibility assessment or approval. The program makes the final decision.

Home & caregiving

Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS)

Daytime health services and support at participating adult day health centers for eligible Medi-Cal members.

Local source checked 2026-09-16

What to know
About eligibility
We have not assessed your circumstances. Ask the responsible agency to confirm the current rules and your eligibility.
Local availability
The California Department of Aging lists Burlingame Adult Day Health Care Center and Coastside Adult Day Health Center in San Mateo County; enrollment requires plan and clinical review.
What to do next
Ask your Medi-Cal managed-care plan for a CBAS assessment and confirm the center serves your address.
Who runs it
Medi-Cal managed care / DHCS

Directory listing, not an eligibility assessment or approval. The program makes the final decision.

Home & caregiving

Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) Waiver

Services at home or in the community for eligible Medi-Cal members who otherwise need nursing-facility care; there is a waitlist.

Local source checked 2026-09-16

What to know
About eligibility
We have not assessed your circumstances. Ask the responsible agency to confirm the current rules and your eligibility.
Local availability
DHCS lists Libertana Home Health as the HCBA waiver agency for San Mateo County. The waiver has a waitlist; a listing is not an open slot.
What to do next
Contact Libertana Home Health through the DHCS HCBA waiver-agency directory for current intake and waitlist status.
Who runs it
Libertana Home Health / California DHCS

Directory listing, not an eligibility assessment or approval. The program makes the final decision.

Home & caregiving

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Assisted-living services for eligible Medi-Cal members in participating facilities, subject to assessment and capacity.

Local source checked 2026-09-16

What to know
About eligibility
We have not assessed your circumstances. Ask the responsible agency to confirm the current rules and your eligibility.
Local availability
DHCS includes San Mateo among ALW counties. Enrollment still requires eligibility, a participating care-coordination agency and facility, and available capacity.
What to do next
Use the DHCS ALW page to contact a participating care-coordination agency and confirm facility availability.
Who runs it
DHCS / care coordination agency

Directory listing, not an eligibility assessment or approval. The program makes the final decision.

Home & caregiving

California Community Transitions

Help moving from a qualifying care facility back into a community home when a safe transition is possible.

Local source checked 2026-09-16

What to know
About eligibility
We have not assessed your circumstances. Ask the responsible agency to confirm the current rules and your eligibility.
Local availability
The DHCS lead-organization list includes All Hours Adult Care for San Mateo County; transition eligibility and a safe plan require assessment.
What to do next
Ask All Hours Adult Care about California Community Transitions intake at 951-898-5733.
Who runs it
DHCS

Directory listing, not an eligibility assessment or approval. The program makes the final decision.

Care & wellbeing

Enhanced Care Management

A care manager coordinates health and social services for eligible HPSM Medi-Cal members with complex needs.

Local source checked 2026-09-16

What to know
About eligibility
We have not assessed your circumstances. Ask the responsible agency to confirm the current rules and your eligibility.
Local availability
Health Plan of San Mateo offers Enhanced Care Management to qualifying high-need Medi-Cal members; HPSM determines eligibility and assigns or lets members choose a care manager.
What to do next
Call HPSM Member Services at 650-616-2133 to ask whether Enhanced Care Management fits.
Who runs it
Health Plan of San Mateo

Directory listing, not an eligibility assessment or approval. The program makes the final decision.

Care & wellbeing

CalAIM Community Supports

Non-medical help with housing, meals, personal care, respite, and other health-related needs for eligible HPSM members.

Local source checked 2026-09-16

What to know
About eligibility
We have not assessed your circumstances. Ask the responsible agency to confirm the current rules and your eligibility.
Local availability
HPSM offers specified Community Supports to eligible Medi-Cal or CareAdvantage members, including housing help, personal care, respite, and medically supportive meals; each service requires plan approval.
What to do next
Call HPSM Member Services at 650-616-2133 to ask about the specific Community Support you need.
Who runs it
Health Plan of San Mateo

Directory listing, not an eligibility assessment or approval. The program makes the final decision.

Food & money

CalFresh Food

Monthly food benefits for eligible San Mateo County households.

Local source checked 2026-09-16

What to know
About eligibility
We have not assessed your circumstances. Ask the responsible agency to confirm the current rules and your eligibility.
Local availability
San Mateo County Human Services administers CalFresh; household eligibility and benefit amount are determined by the county.
What to do next
Apply through BenefitsCal or contact San Mateo County Human Services at 1-800-223-8383.
Who runs it
County of San Mateo

Directory listing, not an eligibility assessment or approval. The program makes the final decision.

Official sources behind this directory

County contact information and program descriptions come from the sources below. A source link does not by itself verify that every program serves every address in the county.