Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver in Virginia
Caring for a parent or relative? Some Virginia programs let a family member be hired and paid as a caregiver. Our Family Provider kit explains how it works, who may qualify, and exactly what to do next, with the forms you need.
Fillable PDFs with clickable links to official forms, plus editable Word versions and a Start Here guide. Not legal, tax, or benefits advice. Not affiliated with DMAS or the VA.
You'll learn
- How Medicaid consumer-directed care works in Virginia
- Why adult children and spouses are treated differently
- The enrollment steps, from screening to first paycheck
- Veteran-Directed Care and VA Aid & Attendance basics
- A fillable personal care agreement, caregiver time log, and official forms checklist with links
What the Family Provider kit covers
The guide is built from DMAS and VA.gov sources, with clickable links so you can confirm everything yourself and open the official forms.
Two paths explained
The difference between being paid as a consumer-directed caregiver for one relative and starting a licensed home care agency, so you choose the right path.
Medicaid consumer direction
How the CCC Plus Waiver under Cardinal Care, Virginia Medicaid, lets an enrolled member hire their own attendant, and the roles of the Services Facilitator, the Employer of Record, and the fiscal agent that runs payroll.
Who can be paid
DMAS treats spouses and parents of minors as "legally responsible individuals" with stricter rules. Adult children are generally not in that category. The guide explains the difference.
Step-by-step enrollment
Long-term services and supports screening, the Medicaid application, choosing consumer direction, and enrolling with the fiscal agent before you start.
Veteran options
Veteran-Directed Care, which can let a Veteran hire family caregivers, and how VA Aid & Attendance pension differs from a payroll program.
Tools you can use
A fillable personal care agreement, a caregiver time log, a family path official forms checklist with links, call scripts for DSS, the health plan, and the VA, FAQs, and a glossary.
Good to know
Does this guarantee I will be paid?
No. Payment depends on the person you care for being eligible and enrolled, the hours their plan authorizes, and program rules. The guide explains the process; agencies and health plans make the decisions.
Does the guide list pay rates?
It cites the consumer-directed attendant rates DMAS has published, with links to the current rate files, and explains why the published rate is not the same as take-home pay. Always check the latest DMAS figures.
Is it only for Virginia?
Yes. Programs and rules differ by state. Join the waitlist if you need another state.
Do I need to start a home care agency to get paid?
Often no. Many family caregivers are paid through consumer-directed care for one relative without opening an agency. If you want to serve clients as a licensed business, see the Sole Provider and Company with Employees kits.
Can I get a refund?
Sales of digital downloads are generally final once downloaded. See the Refund Policy.
Family Provider
For someone caring for a parent or relative only.
- Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver guide
- Fillable personal care agreement
- Caregiver time log
- Family path official forms checklist with links
- Fillable PDFs plus editable Word versions
Starting a business instead?
- Sole Provider ($199): just you, no employees
- Company with Employees ($499): hiring and employer forms, crosswalk, and this caregiver guide included
- Policy manuals mapped to 12VAC5-381
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