Short answer
Yes
Appears yes. The NJ DMAHS PPP fact sheet lists a spouse among people a participant can hire and says this could let a relative be paid to care for a spouse, parent or child. NJAC 10:142 notes a spouse's wages may affect other benefits.
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Programs to ask about in New Jersey
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Personal Preference Program (PPP)
NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid members eligible for personal care assistance can hire their own workers, such as relatives, friends, or neighbors, using a cash-management plan.
How to apply
Ask your NJ FamilyCare managed care organization about enrolling in PPP.
Before you act: rules change and individual eligibility depends on your assessment. Confirm with the program. This page summarizes official sources and does not promise eligibility or pay.