What family caregivers are paid in New Hampshire
Around $15–$22/hr. Your pay is not a posted wage — it comes out of a care budget New Hampshire sets from your relative's assessed needs, which is why two caregivers on the same street can be paid differently.
New Hampshire at a glance
- Reported pay
- $15–$22/hr
- Programs
- 3
- Spouse pay
- No
- Waitlist
- Mixed
set inside the care plan
that can pay a relative
full rule on the spouse page
apply early either way
- 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 New Hampshire pays family caregivers
$15–$22/hr
Your exact pay is set by the program and your care plan. We'll tell you your real number before you enroll.
Source: New Hampshire Medicaid program data · Updated September 2026
What sets your number
hybrid — participant hires/manages the caregiver but a financial management services agency handles payroll, taxes, background checks
- Spouse can be paid?
- Not right now
- Parent paid for a child?
- Sometimes
- Waitlist
- Some programs have no waitlist.
Where the money comes from
This is Medicaid money, not a grant and not a charity. In New Hampshire it runs through Choices for Independence (CFI) Waiver, PCAS, In-Home Supports Waiver (children), administered by NH DHHS Bureau of Adult and Aging Services (ADRC/ServiceLink 866-634-9412; DHHS Customer Services 844-275-3447); Granite State Independent Living runs PCAS intake (800-826-3700)
303,300 people in New Hampshire — 22% of the state — are 65 or older, spread across 10 counties. The programs on this page exist because caring for them at home costs the state far less than a nursing home does.
From first call to first paycheck
- 2 minutes
Check eligibility
Five questions tell you which New Hampshire program fits, and roughly what it pays.
- usually weeks
Medicaid + care assessment
New Hampshire confirms your relative qualifies and how much help they need. The hours in that assessment become your paid hours.
- after approval
Enrol and hire
Your relative enrols, then names you as their caregiver. Background check, paperwork, done.
- every pay period
Get paid
You log the hours you already work and are paid for them, like any job.
How to start in New Hampshire: Apply via NH Easy online or a district DHHS office; ServiceLink/ADRC (866-634-9412) assists with CFI; for PCAS enroll in NH Medicaid then submit a Request for Services to Granite State Independent Living.
New Hampshire pay questions, answered honestly
How much do family caregivers get paid in New Hampshire?
Figures reported for New Hampshire land around $15–$22/hr, but that is a range, not a promise. Your rate is set inside your relative's care plan and budget. We tell you your real number before you enroll.
What decides my exact hourly rate?
Three things: how much help your relative is assessed as needing, which New Hampshire program they are on, and who administers the payroll. hybrid — participant hires/manages the caregiver but a financial management services agency handles payroll, taxes, background checks
How many hours a week can I be paid for?
Hours come from the care assessment, not from how many you actually work. That is the single biggest thing families get wrong — an honest assessment is worth more than any negotiation later. We help you prepare for it.
Is family caregiver pay taxable?
Usually yes — it is normally treated as wages, with taxes withheld. One exception is worth asking about: the IRS difficulty-of-care rule can make some payments tax-free when the caregiver lives with the person receiving care.
Can I be paid to care for my spouse in New Hampshire?
no — none of New Hampshire's three programs pays a spouse: He-E 801.12(a)(6) (Choices for Independence), He-W 552.04(b)(3) (PCAS) and He-M 524.26(j) (In-Home Supports) all exclude spouses There is a full page on this: see spousal caregiver pay in New Hampshire.
Can a parent be paid for caring for their own child in New Hampshire?
limited — CFI/PCAS are adult programs; the In-Home Supports Waiver for children with DD can pay parents for some services when the child's dependency exceeds DD peers
Is there a waitlist in New Hampshire?
CFI: not an entitlement (~5,951 cap/yr), waitlist exists; PCAS: entitlement, no waitlist
How do I apply in New Hampshire?
Apply via NH Easy online or a district DHHS office; ServiceLink/ADRC (866-634-9412) assists with CFI; for PCAS enroll in NH Medicaid then submit a Request for Services to Granite State Independent Living.
Married and caring for your husband or wife? Read the spouse rules for New Hampshire →
Sources: dhhs.nh.gov · medicaidplanningassistance.org · medicaidplanningassistance.org · Population figures from the U.S. Census Bureau · Updated September 2026. Rates change — always confirm with the program.
Guides
For New Hampshire families
Start with the New Hampshire caregiver program, then read how the pieces fit together.
Where most New Hampshire caregivers are
Counties with the most residents aged 65 and older. The rules are the same everywhere in New Hampshire — pick yours for the local picture.
Find out in 2 minutes
Answer 5 easy questions. See your programs and pay before you share any contact info.