August 13, 2025
Family Caregivers Get Paid: How Medicaid Can Help
Medicaid programs in all 50 states and D.C. allow individuals to pay family members, friends, or other loved ones to provide care at home, often as a more cost-effective alternative to nursing home placement. These programs vary in name and specifics, including options like Home and Community Based Services Waivers, Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services, and Community First Choice. Payments to caregivers depend on the level of care needed, state averages for home health aides, and program guidelines.
