The Oklahoma caregiver program
Oklahoma pays family members to care for a relative at home through ADvantage Waiver — CD-PASS. Here is what it is called, who can be paid, what it pays, and how to get in.
Oklahoma at a glance
- Programs
- 1
- Reported pay
- $11.46–$13.80/hr
- Spouse paid?
- Sometimes
- Waitlist
- Varies
can pay a relative
set in the care plan
Who are you caring for in Oklahoma?
Who do you care for?
- 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
Oklahoma programs that pay family caregivers
This is Medicaid money — a real, ongoing benefit, not a grant or a one-off stipend. In Oklahoma it runs through:
- ADvantage Waiver — CD-PASS
How it works: self-directed (member is employer); Acumen Fiscal Agent is the required fiscal/financial management agent. The programs are administered by Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS), Community Living, Aging and Protective Services — 800-435-4711 / 918-933-4900 (CD-PASS unit).
Is there CDPAP or IHSS in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has no program called CDPAP or IHSS — those are New York's and California's names. The Oklahoma equivalent runs through ADvantage Waiver — CD-PASS, where the person receiving care can direct their own services and, in most cases, hire a relative.
Whatever the name, the model is the same one people mean by consumer-directed care: the person who needs help chooses their caregiver, and that caregiver can be family. See how CDPAP and IHSS work if a relative in New York or California described theirs to you.
What Oklahoma pays family caregivers
$11.46–$13.80/hr
Your exact pay is set by the program and your care plan. We'll tell you your real number before you enroll.
Source: Oklahoma Medicaid program data · Updated September 2026
Who can be paid in Oklahoma
- Adult child, grandchild, sibling, friend Yes
- Broadly allowed wherever the program lets the member choose their caregiver.
- Spouse Sometimes
- limited — spouse can be hired 'only in rare situations'; adult children, siblings, grandchildren, nieces/nephews routinely allowed
- Parent of a minor child Not right now
- no — ADvantage serves adults; parents of minors not covered by this waiver
How much does Oklahoma pay a family caregiver?
Reported pay in Oklahoma is around $11.46–$13.80/hr. member negotiates wage within a budget cap; older handbook max $11.46/hr PSA, $13.80/hr Advanced PSA.
Your hours come from your relative's needs assessment, not from how many hours you actually work — which is why preparing for that assessment matters more than anything else. The detail is on the Oklahoma caregiver pay page, and the national picture is in family caregiver pay rates by state.
Is there a waitlist in Oklahoma?
Depends on the program. not an entitlement — limited slots (~26,972/yr) and a waitlist forms when full. Apply early either way — the Medicaid financial review and the care assessment take time even where there is no list.
Why Oklahoma pays family instead of an agency
691,900 people in Oklahoma — 17% of the state — are 65 or older, across 77 counties. There are not enough agency home care workers for all of them, and care at home costs Medicaid far less than a nursing home. So the state pays the person already doing the work: you. If you would rather hire help, see what in-home care costs and home care agencies that hire family members.
How to become a paid caregiver for a family member in Oklahoma
- 2 minutes
Check eligibility
Five questions show which Oklahoma program fits your family and what it pays.
- usually weeks
Medicaid + needs assessment
Oklahoma confirms Medicaid eligibility and assesses how much help your relative needs. Those hours become your paid hours.
- after approval
Enroll and name you
Your relative enrolls in ADvantage Waiver — CD-PASS and names you as their caregiver. Background check and payroll forms follow.
- every pay period
Get paid
You log the hours you already work and are paid for them, like any job.
Where to apply: Apply to OKDHS via the online long-term care intake or call 800-435-4711; once on ADvantage, ask the case manager for the CD-PASS option.
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Oklahoma caregiver program questions
What is the caregiver program in Oklahoma called?
In Oklahoma, family caregivers are paid through ADvantage Waiver — CD-PASS. Oklahoma has no program called CDPAP or IHSS — those are New York's and California's names. The Oklahoma equivalent runs through ADvantage Waiver — CD-PASS, where the person receiving care can direct their own services and, in most cases, hire a relative.
Does Oklahoma have CDPAP or IHSS?
Oklahoma has no program called CDPAP or IHSS — those are New York's and California's names. The Oklahoma equivalent runs through ADvantage Waiver — CD-PASS, where the person receiving care can direct their own services and, in most cases, hire a relative.
How much does Oklahoma pay a family caregiver?
Reported pay is around $11.46–$13.80/hr. member negotiates wage within a budget cap; older handbook max $11.46/hr PSA, $13.80/hr Advanced PSA.
Can I get paid to take care of my spouse in Oklahoma?
limited — spouse can be hired 'only in rare situations'; adult children, siblings, grandchildren, nieces/nephews routinely allowed
Can a parent be paid to care for a disabled child in Oklahoma?
no — ADvantage serves adults; parents of minors not covered by this waiver
Is there a waitlist for the Oklahoma caregiver program?
not an entitlement — limited slots (~26,972/yr) and a waitlist forms when full
How do I apply to be a paid caregiver in Oklahoma?
Apply to OKDHS via the online long-term care intake or call 800-435-4711; once on ADvantage, ask the case manager for the CD-PASS option.
Who runs the Oklahoma Medicaid caregiver program?
Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS), Community Living, Aging and Protective Services — 800-435-4711 / 918-933-4900 (CD-PASS unit).
Sources: medicaidplanningassistance.org · oklahoma.gov · Updated September 2026. Rules change — always confirm with the program.
Where most Oklahoma caregivers are
Counties with the most residents aged 65 and older. The rules are the same everywhere in Oklahoma — pick yours for the local picture.
Across the line
States that border Oklahoma
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.