Quick answer
Likely yes in Mississippi, but not yet confirmed on an official page
- Spouse Likely no
- Adult child Likely yes
1 program to ask about. Start here: Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver – relatives as direct care workers.
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Programs that pay family caregivers
Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver – relatives as direct care workers
Waiver personal care and in-home respite, which qualifying relatives can provide as direct care workers.
Who can be paid?
Can I get paid to take care of my parent in Mississippi?
Reported yes for relatives who aren't legally responsible and meet qualifications (Qualifying Relative DCW Questionnaire).
Can a spouse be paid as a caregiver in Mississippi?
Reported no – per the Mississippi Division of Medicaid notice on relatives as direct care workers (2023), as summarized, spouses are legally responsible relatives and can't be paid for personal care or in-home respite.
How to apply
How do I apply in Mississippi?
See the Mississippi Division of Medicaid E&D Waiver fact sheet.
Is there a waiting list in Mississippi?
Unknown.
Pay and requirements
How much does it pay?
Unknown.
Caregiver requirements
See the Qualifying Relative DCW Questionnaire.