Get paid as a family caregiver in Texas

Yes. These are real Medicaid programs run by the state. In Texas, they are overseen by the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC). We help you enroll — applying costs you nothing.

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.

Not right now — but other family members can often be paid. The fine print: no — spouses cannot be paid attendants in Medicaid CDS programs; reported exception: state-funded CMPAS may allow a spouse

Not for young children right now — but parents of adult children can often be paid. The fine print: no — a legally responsible parent (or foster parent, or spouse of a parent) cannot be the paid attendant for their minor child (e.g. CAS rule); parents of adult children CAN be paid

Reported figures are around $13–$15/hr, but rates vary — the program sets your exact pay. We'll tell you your real number before you enroll.

Waitlists here can be long. Apply as soon as you can. Details: severe — STAR+PLUS HCBS interest list wait is 'many years' (~5,034 reported); CLASS ~48,169 and MDCP ~27,012 on interest lists with waits reported up to ~13-15 years

It depends on the program. In Texas: self-directed, but every CDS employer must use a financial management services agency (FMSA) for payroll, taxes, and background checks