SECTION 2 · ELIGIBILITY
Who Qualifies for Paid Caregiving
Before applying, it is important to understand whether the person receiving care meets the income, asset, and care requirements for Medicaid in Virginia.
Step 1
Check what you already have
How to Tell if Someone Already Has Medicaid in Virginia
A 2-minute check before going any further. If they already have it, you can skip ahead.
Check nowStep 2
See if they qualify
How to Qualify for Medicaid in Virginia
Income, asset, and eligibility requirements — what counts and what doesn't.
See requirementsHow to Qualify for In-Home Care
Medicaid alone isn't enough — there's a separate care needs assessment.
See requirementsStep 3