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Intro to Getting Paid as a Caregiver in Virginia
If you are caring for a family member or friend, Virginia offers programs that may allow you to get paid for providing in-home care. This section explains how paid caregiving works in Virginia, what Medicaid covers, and what to expect.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Begin with these two guides
Most asked
Can you really get paid to care for family or friends?
The honest answer, and how it actually works in Virginia.
Learn morePAY RATESWhat Virginia caregivers actually earn?
Real numbers on hourly pay and how it adds up.
Learn moreUnderstand the programs
How Medicaid Pays for Caregiving
- How Caregivers Can Get Financial Help in VirginiaOverview of the programs that may pay you for caregiving.
- Government Programs That Pay In-Home CaregiversMedicaid, Veterans benefits, and other programs — explained simply.
- What Is Medicaid and How Does It Help CaregiversA simple explanation of the program that pays most caregivers.
- Medicare vs. Medicaid — What Caregivers Need to KnowWhat each program covers, and which one may pay for care.
- What Is Consumer-Directed Care?The option that lets you choose and pay your own caregiver.