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WE PROTECT. Your Voice in Sacramento.
CAHSAH follows California home care legislation and licensing developments, engages with CDSS and state policymakers, and helps members understand changing rules that affect agencies and caregivers.
California Association for Health Services at Home
Licensed Home Care Membership · We Connect
Your Home Care Agency Deserves a Stronger Voice.
Licensing requirements. Caregiver employment laws. Competition for talent. You face these challenges every day. CAHSAH gives your home care organization a stronger voice, relevant education, and connections with leaders across California.
One Association. One Voice. Greater Impact.
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Who We Represent
Built for California's Licensed Home Care Organizations.
This membership category is for organizations that provide only licensed, nonmedical home care services and have been licensed for more than 12 months by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Home Care Services Bureau.
CAHSAH helps agencies navigate the licensing, regulatory, workforce, and business challenges specific to care delivered in the home.
Providing more than one eligible service line? Explore the Multi-Section Provider category.
Services may include
- Personal care assistance, such as bathing, dressing, and meal support
- Homemaking and meal preparation
- Companion, live-in, and respite care
- Supervision, escort, and transportation assistance
The CAHSAH Difference
Why California Home Care Organizations Join
California home care providers deserve representation that understands nonmedical care. CAHSAH brings home care, home health, and hospice providers together while delivering resources tailored to licensed home care organizations.
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WE PREPARE. Education That Matters.
Find practical education on employment laws, caregiver training, licensing, operations, leadership, marketing, and business growth, along with member webinar access and discounted programs.
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WE CONNECT. Relationships That Grow.
Connect with peers through the Licensed Home Care steering committee, events, conferences, and relationships with providers across home-based care.
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WE LEAD. Timely Information & Support.
Use the Weekly News Update, Monthly Bulletin, e-Alerts, member resources, and CAHSAH staff guidance to navigate home care regulatory and business questions.
More Ways Membership Works for You
Tools, Training, and Connections for Your Whole Team.
From agency owners to schedulers and caregivers' supervisors, CAHSAH supports the people leading and operating your organization.
Home Care Provider Certification
Learn about CAHSAH's voluntary Home Care Provider Certification, designed to help participating agencies demonstrate their commitment to recognized professional standards.
Home Care Growth Exchange
Explore the Home Care Growth Exchange and practical learning opportunities focused on marketing, operations, leadership, HR, compliance, and sustainable business growth.
Education and Professional Development
Access member pricing on workshops, on-demand programs, certificate programs, webinars, and the Annual Conference & Expo. Eligible offerings may provide continuing education credit, and CAHSAH also offers selected complimentary member learning opportunities.
Professional Connections and Leadership
Participate in the Licensed Home Care steering committee and other eligible committees, connect with industry peers, and explore opportunities for broader association leadership, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Regulatory Guidance and Timely Updates
Stay informed through the Weekly News Update, Monthly Bulletin, e-Alerts, member resources, and assistance from CAHSAH staff on relevant licensing and regulatory matters.
Organization-Wide Member Access
Eligible staff across your organization can establish individual member logins, including owners, administrators, care managers, schedulers, HR professionals, and office team members.
One Association. One Voice. Greater Impact.
Stronger Representation Through a United Industry.
Licensed home care agencies face distinct rules, but workforce, consumer access, and service delivery issues also affect other home-based care providers. CAHSAH unites these perspectives in a stronger statewide voice.
- Unified Advocacy: One collective voice representing home care, home health, and hospice in state and federal policy discussions.
- Stronger Connections: Build relationships with providers, industry leaders, and potential referral partners across the continuum of care.
- Greater Membership Value: Access education, resources, and benefits across multiple eligible service lines through one membership.
- Broader Industry Influence: Bring together different perspectives to inform policy decisions affecting providers, patients, and families throughout California.
Membership Value
One Membership. More Opportunity.
Licensed home care agencies join a statewide community committed to strong businesses, informed leaders, and quality care at home. Organizations with additional eligible service lines should apply under the multi-section category.
Licensed home care dues are location-based.
For eligible single-section Licensed Home Care Organizations, annual dues are $750 for the primary location plus $250 for each additional location. Organizations with multiple service lines use the multi-section membership category.
| Licensed Locations | Annual Dues |
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| 1 | $750 |
| 2 | $1,000 |
| 3 | $1,250 |
| 4 | $1,500 |
| 5 | $1,750 |
Payment options: Pay in full, semi-annually, or quarterly, by check or accepted major credit card, subject to the payment options available during registration.
Just getting started? Eligible organizations licensed less than 12 months, or awaiting licensure, may qualify for the New Start-Up Organization rate of $550 for the first year.
More than one service line? Organizations also operating home health, hospice, or another eligible service category should apply as a Multi-Section Provider.
Your Next Step
Getting Started Is Simple
Explore the benefits, find your category, and connect with CAHSAH.
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Review the Benefits
Learn how advocacy, licensing information, professional education, and connections support your home care organization.
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Discuss Membership Options
Share your licensed locations and service lines with the CAHSAH membership team to confirm your membership category.
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Apply Online
Submit the online membership application and required information. Applications are subject to CAHSAH Board approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an agency with multiple service lines join?
Yes. CAHSAH has a multi-section provider category for organizations operating more than one eligible service line. Contact the membership team to confirm the best category for your organization.
How are licensed home care dues calculated?
Eligible single-section Licensed Home Care Organizations pay $750 annually for the primary location, plus $250 for each additional location. Organizations with other eligible service lines apply as multi-section providers. Review the dues schedule.
Does membership extend to my staff?
Yes. CAHSAH membership is organization-wide, and eligible staff may create their own member logins to access applicable benefits.
What if my organization is newly licensed?
Eligible organizations licensed less than 12 months, or awaiting licensure, may qualify for New Start-Up Organization membership at $550 for the first year. Contact CAHSAH to verify eligibility.
Can I learn more before joining?
Absolutely. Browse upcoming events or contact the membership team to discuss education and networking opportunities.
Home Care at the Heart of Healthcare
Let's Strengthen Home Care Together.
Different sectors. Shared priorities. One stronger voice. Join CAHSAH for advocacy, practical tools, and relationships that help your home care organization move forward.
Contact CAHSAH staff at membership@cahsah.org