Can a spouse be paid?
YesYes — Kansas can pay you to care for your spouse.
The fine print: yes — spouse can be hired under FE/PD self-directed attendant care
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Get paid as a family caregiver in Kansas
Kansas runs real Medicaid programs that pay family members to care for a loved one at home. Here is what they pay, who can be paid, and how to start.
Kansas at a glance
- Aged 65+
- 528,200
- Counties
- 105
- Programs
- 4
- Spouse pay
- Yes
18% of the state
each with its own page
that can pay a relative
see the full rule below
- 50 + DC
- states covered
- 3,144
- counties with local data
- $0
- it is always free to apply
- 2 min
- to see if you qualify
Population figures from the U.S. Census Bureau · Rules from each state's published Medicaid program
What Kansas pays family caregivers
$13–$17/hr
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: Kansas Medicaid program data · Updated September 2026
Waitlist in Kansas
There may be a waitlist. Applying early holds your place.
FE Waiver: new waitlist for FE applicants effective July 6 2026; PD waitlist eliminated end of FY2025; BI at risk of first-time waitlist after 2025 budget cuts
The two big questions
Can a parent be paid for a child?
YesYes — Kansas has a path for parents of children who need care.
The fine print: yes — TA Waiver pays parents for personal care up to 12 hrs/day (40 hrs/wk, no overnight respite; nursing if parent is RN/LPN); BI and PD waivers also permanently allow paid parents of minors
Kansas's programs
Run by: Kansas Dept. for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
Frail Elderly Waiver
A program that can pay a family member for care at home.
2-min check →Physical Disability Waiver
A program that can pay a family member for care at home.
2-min check →Brain Injury Waiver
A program that can pay a family member for care at home.
2-min check →Technology Assisted Waiver (children)
A path for children who need extra care.
2-min check →How to apply in Kansas
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Our quick check tells you which programs fit your family before you talk to anyone.
Start the state application.
Apply for KanCare online (Self-Service Portal), by phone 800-792-4884, or paper, checking the HCBS box; ADRC (855-200-2372) arranges the functional assessment.
We help at every step.
Forms, phone calls, the enrollment visit — we walk you through it all, free.
Kansas questions, answered honestly
Is this legit?
Yes. These are real Medicaid programs run by the state. In Kansas, they are overseen by the Kansas Dept. for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). 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 Kansas?
Yes — Kansas can pay you to care for your spouse. The fine print: yes — spouse can be hired under FE/PD self-directed attendant care
Can I get paid to care for my child in Kansas?
Yes — Kansas has a path for parents of children who need care. The fine print: yes — TA Waiver pays parents for personal care up to 12 hrs/day (40 hrs/wk, no overnight respite; nursing if parent is RN/LPN); BI and PD waivers also permanently allow paid parents of minors
How much do family caregivers get paid in Kansas?
Reported figures are around $13–$17/hr, but rates vary — the program sets your exact pay. We'll tell you your real number before you enroll.
Is there a waitlist?
There may be a waitlist. Applying early holds your place. Details: FE Waiver: new waitlist for FE applicants effective July 6 2026; PD waitlist eliminated end of FY2025; BI at risk of first-time waitlist after 2025 budget cuts
Do I have to work for an agency?
It depends on the program. In Kansas: self-directed hire/train/fire, but a Financial Management Services (FMS) agency must handle payroll/taxes
Sources: medicaidplanningassistance.org · kdads.ks.gov · kidswaivers.org · Updated September 2026. Program rules change — always confirm with the program.
Browse Kansas by county
The programs are the same across Kansas. Pick your county to see how they work where you live.
- Johnson
- Sedgwick
- Shawnee
- Wyandotte
- Douglas
- Leavenworth
- Riley
- Butler
- Reno
- Saline
- Crawford
- Finney
- Miami
- Geary
- Cowley
- Ford
- Harvey
- Lyon
- Montgomery
- McPherson
- Ellis
- Pottawatomie
- Franklin
- Barton
- Sumner
- Seward
- Labette
- Cherokee
- Dickinson
- Jefferson
- Atchison
- Osage
- Neosho
- Bourbon
- Jackson
- Allen
- Marion
- Nemaha
- Marshall
- Linn
- Rice
- Brown
- Pratt
- Cloud
- Wilson
- Coffey
- Clay
- Anderson
- Thomas
- Doniphan
- Wabaunsee
- Grant
- Kingman
- Russell
- Ellsworth
- Pawnee
- Greenwood
- Ottawa
- Mitchell
- Sherman
- Gray
- Washington
- Harper
- Norton
- Morris
- Stevens
- Scott
- Rooks
- Phillips
- Republic
- Barber
- Stafford
- Meade
- Kearny
- Haskell
- Smith
- Osborne
- Chautauqua
- Woodson
- Lincoln
- Jewell
- Rush
- Trego
- Edwards
- Decatur
- Logan
- Gove
- Cheyenne
- Ness
- Chase
- Hamilton
- Morton
- Elk
- Kiowa
- Rawlins
- Sheridan
- Graham
- Wichita
- Stanton
- Clark
- Comanche
- Hodgeman
- Lane
- Wallace
- Greeley
Guides
For Kansas families
Start with the Kansas caregiver program, then read how the pieces fit together.
Across the line
States that border Kansas
Each state writes its own rules, and they differ more than people expect — a spouse who can be paid on one side of the line often cannot be on the other.
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