5 Steps to Becoming a Paid Caregiver for a Family Member

Jun 5

Written By JR Ricker - Head of Care at Paid.care

Caring for a loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be financially challenging. Fortunately, there are several options available to become a paid caregiver for a family member. Here are five steps to consider:

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility for Medicaid’s Family Home Care Programs

If you live in Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Arizona, Missouri, Nevada, South Dakota or New York you may be eligible for Medicaid’s Structured Family Caregiving option. If you don’t live in one of those states, don’t stress because every state now has some Medicaid program to pay family caregivers. These programs allow family members to be paid as caregivers for their loved ones. To determine your eligibility, work with a Paid.care team member who can help you navigate the process. Once approved and trained, when you work with an agency like Paid.care, you can make a over $17 per hour as a caregiver for your loved one.

Once our Paid.care goes to work for you, an assessment will be arranged to determine eligibility. Applications are typically approved or denied within 45 days and, if approved, you get paid weekly!

Step 2: Determine Whether Your Loved One is Eligible for Veterans Aid

If your loved one is a veteran, they may be eligible for Veterans Aid. This program provides financial assistance to veterans and their spouses who require in-home care. To determine eligibility, contact Paid.care’s experts and our team will go to work for your to determine eligibility with your local Veterans Affairs (VA) office.

Step 3: Determine Whether Your Loved One has a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy

If your loved one has a long-term care insurance policy, it may provide for caregiver compensation. Review the policy to determine whether this is an option.

Step 4: Determine Whether Your Company Offers Paid Leave for Caregiving

Some companies offer paid leave for employees who need to care for a family member. Check with your human resources department to determine whether this is an option or let a Paid.care expert go to work to determine eligibility for you!

Step 5: Determine Whether Your Family is Willing to Pay You for Your Caregiving Time

If none of the above options are available, consider discussing the possibility of payment with your family. This can be a difficult conversation, but it may be necessary to ensure that you can provide the best care for your loved one.

In conclusion, becoming a paid caregiver for a family member requires research and planning. Consider the options available to you and work with professionals to determine your eligibility. With the right support, you can provide quality care for your loved one while also receiving financial compensation.

If you’re interesting in becoming qualified to get paid through Medicaid as a family caregiver and you live in Indiana, check out Paid.care and we’ll get you qualified and paid faster than any other agency in the country!