Can a spouse be paid?
Not right nowNot right now — but other family members can often be paid.
The fine print: no — 'a spouse or other legally responsible relative is excluded' from being a paid caregiver under Services My Way
District of Columbia
Get Paid as a Family Caregiver in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has real Medicaid programs that pay family members to care for a loved one at home. Here's what they pay, who can be paid, and how to start.
What District of Columbia pays family caregivers
$3,600/month
Rates vary — check with the program.
Your exact pay is set by the program and your care plan. We'll tell you your real number before you enroll.
Source: District of Columbia Medicaid program data · Updated September 2026
Waitlist in District of Columbia
Some programs here have no waitlist. Others can have one.
not an entitlement — enrollment slots limited and a waitlist can form when full
The two big questions
Can a parent be paid for a child?
Not right nowNot for young children right now — but parents of adult children can often be paid.
The fine print: no — EPD Waiver serves people 65+ or persons with disabilities 18+; minors are not in this waiver
District of Columbia's programs
Run by: DC Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF), Long Term Care Administration, 202-442-5988
EPD Waiver — Services My Way
A program that can pay a family member for care at home.
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A doctor or nurse completes the EPD Waiver Prescription Order Form, submitted to Liberty Healthcare, which schedules the functional assessment and assigns a worker to help complete the application; DHCF Long Term Care Administration (202-442-5988) administers enrollment.
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Forms, phone calls, the enrollment visit — we walk you through it all, free.
District of Columbia questions, answered honestly
Is this legit?
Yes. These are real Medicaid programs run by the state. In District of Columbia, they are overseen by the DC Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF). We help you enroll — applying costs you nothing.
Why would the government pay me?
Care at home costs Medicaid far less than a nursing home. So states pay family members to give that care at home. It's good for your loved one, and it's the law working the way it should.
Can I get paid to care for my spouse in District of Columbia?
Not right now — but other family members can often be paid. The fine print: no — 'a spouse or other legally responsible relative is excluded' from being a paid caregiver under Services My Way
Can I get paid to care for my child in District of Columbia?
Not for young children right now — but parents of adult children can often be paid. The fine print: no — EPD Waiver serves people 65+ or persons with disabilities 18+; minors are not in this waiver
How much do family caregivers get paid in District of Columbia?
Reported figures are around $3,600/month, but rates vary — the program sets your exact pay. We'll tell you your real number before you enroll.
Is there a waitlist?
Some programs here have no waitlist. Others can have one. Details: not an entitlement — enrollment slots limited and a waitlist can form when full
Do I have to work for an agency?
It depends on the program. In District of Columbia: no home-care agency for self-directed services; a financial management services provider is required — GT Independence serves DC Services My Way as FMS and support broker (877-659-4500)
Sources: dhcf.dc.gov · medicaidplanningassistance.org · gtindependence.com · Updated September 2026. Program rules change — always confirm with the program.
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