The person receiving care
The agency reviews the relevant coverage and functional requirements. A diagnosis or Medicaid card alone may not establish service eligibility.
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You care for them.
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support is possible.
Clear guides to family caregiver programs, with official sources and practical next steps.
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UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
A program finder.
A clearer pay scenario.
Choose a state to find its guide and try a pay scenario. The starting amounts are mathematical examples, not current state wages or approved hours.
Why a single state rate can mislead
Program, county, employer and the approved care plan can change the amount paid. A Medicaid reimbursement rate is not necessarily the worker’s wage.
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Find the right guide
Each guide covers a named program. Rules can differ within the same state, especially for spouses, parents and live-in caregivers.
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AZ
Arizona
Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)
Program & next steps ↗CACalifornia
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Program & next steps ↗COColorado
Community First Choice: IHSS and CDASS
Program & next steps ↗CTConnecticut
Community First Choice (CFC)
Program & next steps ↗FLFlorida
Long-Term Care Participant Direction Option (PDO)
Program & next steps ↗ILIllinois
Community Care Program (CCP)
Program & next steps ↗INIndiana
PathWays for Aging HCBS Waiver — Structured Family Caregiving
Program & next steps ↗MAMassachusetts
MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program
Program & next steps ↗MIMichigan
Home Help
Program & next steps ↗MNMinnesota
Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)
Program & next steps ↗NJNew Jersey
Personal Preference Program (PPP)
Program & next steps ↗NYNew York
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)
Program & next steps ↗NCNorth Carolina
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA) — Consumer Direction
Program & next steps ↗OHOhio
PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver — Consumer-Directed Service Options
Program & next steps ↗OROregon
ODHS In-Home Services — Homecare Worker
Program & next steps ↗PAPennsylvania
Community HealthChoices (CHC)
Program & next steps ↗TXTexas
STAR+PLUS Consumer Directed Services (CDS)
Program & next steps ↗VAVirginia
Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus) Waiver — Consumer-Directed Services
Program & next steps ↗WAWashington
Apple Health Long-Term Services and Supports — Individual Provider
Program & next steps ↗WIWisconsin
IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
Program & next steps ↗THREE SEPARATE DECISIONS
Eligibility. Services. Caregiver enrollment.
The care plan
The plan describes approved tasks, units, budget and start date. Unpaid help is not automatically converted into paid hours.
The caregiver
Relationship rules, enrollment, training and payment arrangements must be checked for the exact program.
Before you make a plan
Does this site decide if I qualify?
No. It provides information and arithmetic examples. The responsible agency decides eligibility and service authorization.
Why are the sample amounts the same in many states?
They demonstrate the calculation. They are not wage surveys or state rate estimates. Enter your actual documented amount when you have it.
Do you charge for applications?
We do not process applications or charge application fees. The guide links take you to the official program information.