Quick answer
Likely yes in Virginia, but not yet confirmed on an official page
- Spouse Not confirmed
- Adult child Likely yes
1 program to ask about. Start here: CCC Plus Waiver – consumer-directed personal care.
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Programs that pay family caregivers
CCC Plus Waiver – consumer-directed personal care
Members can hire their own attendant, including family members, with help from a Services Facilitator.
Who can be paid?
Can I get paid to take care of my parent in Virginia?
Reported yes for adult children and other non-legally-responsible family.
Can a spouse be paid as a caregiver in Virginia?
Unverified/limited – DMAS has a Legally Responsible Individuals (LRI) policy that took effect July 1, 2025. Search summaries describe narrow conditions, such as 'extraordinary care' and a 40 hour/week cap. A spouse who is Employer of Record reportedly can't also be the paid attendant. Read the DMAS LRI page before relying on this.
How to apply
How do I apply in Virginia?
See DMAS waiver pages.
Is there a waiting list in Virginia?
Unknown.
Pay and requirements
How much does it pay?
Unknown.
Caregiver requirements
Services Facilitator required; shift documentation (reported).
Real caregivers in Virginia
Theodora Harris – Daughter and sole caretaker for her mother after a stroke
Virginia Medicaid consumer-directed attendant care (DMAS, via PCG Public Partnerships)
Her Medicaid caregiver payments were cut off by mistake; after NBC12 contacted the state, DMAS apologized and reissued the checks.
Pay: $9/hour (as reported). Source: NBC12 (WWBT) 12 On Your Side.
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