Paid Family Caregiver Options

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Summary

Medicaids Statewide Managed Care Long Term Care Program in Florida can pay family members for elder care if the care recipient is Medicaid-eligible and the caregiver meets specific qualifications. The care recipient must be a Florida resident, meet income and asset limits, and be either aged or disabled. The caregiver must be 18 or older, complete a caregiver training program, and cannot be the care recipients spouse. The Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Florida can assist with the Medicaid application and caregiver qualification process. For personalized advice, consult a local elder law attorney.

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What legally qualifies one for Medicaid in Florida and what must a care provider family member qualify for to get paid and by whom
In Florida, Medicaid qualification involves:
- Age or disability status
- Income and assets must be below a certain limit
- U.S. citizenship or qualified non-citizen status
- Florida residency
As for a family member providing care, they must:
- Be * or older
- Complete a caregiver training program
- Not be the care recipient's spouse
Payment is typically through Medicaid's Long-Term Care program.
Is there any organ in Florida who would hel family member qualify to be paid for what caring for elder family member
Yes, the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Florida can assist in this. They can help navigate the Medicaid application process and caregiver qualification process. To locate your nearest AAA, you can visit the Florida Department of Elder Affairs website.
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