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Why Did I Get a $500 Deposit from IHSS? Unpacking Your Pandemic Bonus

According to the Legislative Analyst's Office, approximately 550,000 In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers in California were eligible for a special one-time payment. If you recently received a $500 deposit from IHSS, it is most likely this 'Heroes Pay' or 'Care Economy Payment' distributed in early 2022 to recognize frontline caregivers for their work during the pandemic.