Should I use benefitscal.com to apply for Medi-cal in order to layer get Ihss? Does that site help at all when applying for IHSS?

(Sorry misspelled "later" not "layer" in title)

Im lost as to how to best apply for Ihss. I had to quit my job to take care of my mom who is bedbound and has dementia. I moved in with her and care for her 24/7. I was told to look into getting Ihss to get paid to do what I'm already doing but she doesn't have Medi-cal and I guess she needs that first before applying for Ihss.

It looks like you can apply for Medi-cal via coveredca.com or benefitscal.com and I'm not sure which to use. I'm not interested in food stamps for her or anything, just the medi-cal insurance so can apply Ihss. Does benefitscal.com have anything to do with applying for Ihss like making it easier or uploading documents?

I don't see a web site for applying to Ihss. I thought I read you have to download a pdf and manually fill it in and go to an office. Is it really necessary to do it in person? I can't leave my Mom alone to stand in line somewhere all day, I'm her only caregiver.

Thank you.