IRIS
Pays a spouse ✓You are the boss. You pick who cares for you — even a husband or wife. No waitlist.
Adults 18+ on Medicaid
Learn more →Wisconsin pays family caregivers. Get paid to care for mom.
A Medicaid program, not a job board. We help you enroll and get paid — free to apply.
Who do you care for?
Weekly payment sent
$412.00 · example figure
This is a real Medicaid benefit
- IRIS
- Family Care
- Personal Care (PCS)
- CLTS
Free to apply — we're paid by the program, never by you
What Wisconsin pays family caregivers
$12–$17/hr
Rates vary — check with the program.
Your exact pay is set by the program and your care plan. We'll tell you your real number before you enroll.
Source: Wisconsin DHS IRIS program data · Updated September 2026
Real pay for the care you already give
You already help with meals, baths, meds, and rides. Wisconsin has programs that pay family members for exactly that work — usually $12–$17/hr, paid weekly by direct deposit.
Your exact rate is set inside the program's budget. We'll show you your real number before you sign anything.
See how Wisconsin caregiver pay works →How it works
Four steps. We do the hard part — the paperwork.
- 2 minutes
See if you qualify
Answer 5 easy questions. You'll see your programs and pay range right away.
- about 1 week
We file the paperwork
We fill out the forms with you and send them to the right office. You don't chase anyone.
- 2–4 weeks
Enrollment visit
The program checks your loved one's care needs. We help you get ready for it.
- weekly
You get paid
Once enrolled, you're paid for the care you already give — by direct deposit.
Wisconsin's programs, in plain words
Every family fits a different program. The 2-minute check tells you yours.
Family Care
Pays a family member ✓A care team helps plan everything. It has a self-directed option so family can be hired.
Adults who need long-term care
Learn more →Personal Care (PCS)
Agency routeYou join a home care agency and get paid to care for your loved one on a schedule.
Medicaid members who need help at home
Learn more →CLTS Waiver
For childrenFor kids under 18 with special needs. Parents should ask about payment rules here.
Children under 18
Learn more →Find out in 2 minutes
Answer 5 easy questions. See your programs and pay before you share any contact info.
See if you qualify →
Or call us — (608) 555-0123
Honest answers
Is this legit?
Yes. These are real Medicaid programs run by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services — IRIS, Family Care, and Personal Care Services. They have paid family caregivers for years. We simply help you enroll, and applying costs you nothing.
Why would the government pay me?
Care at home costs Medicaid far less than a nursing home. So Wisconsin pays family members to give that care at home. It is good for your loved one, and it is the law working the way it should.
How much will I get paid?
In Wisconsin, family caregivers typically earn about $12 to $17 per hour. Your exact pay depends on the program and your loved one's care plan. We tell you your real number before you enroll.
Do I need training or a license?
No license. Most programs need a simple background check, and some offer short training. If you already care for your loved one, you can likely do this.
What if my loved one doesn't have Medicaid yet?
That's okay. Many families qualify and don't know it. We help you check and apply — it's free.
Can I get paid to care for my spouse?
In Wisconsin, yes. The IRIS program lets you hire relatives — including a husband or wife. Not every state allows this, so Wisconsin families are lucky here.
How long does it take?
Most families finish enrollment in about 2 to 4 weeks after the paperwork goes in. Then payments arrive weekly.
Not in Wisconsin? Every state has its own program.
Pick your state in the 2-minute check and we'll show you what it pays.
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