Get Paid as a Family Caregiver in Maryland

Yes. These are real Medicaid programs run by the state. In Maryland, they are overseen by the Maryland Dept. of Health — Office of Long Term Services and Supports. We help you enroll — applying costs you nothing.

Care at home costs Medicaid far less than a nursing home. So states pay family members to give that care at home. It's good for your loved one, and it's the law working the way it should.

Yes — Maryland can pay you to care for your spouse. The fine print: yes — spouse or adult child can be hired under CFC self-direction, provided they are not the participant's guardian or program representative

Sometimes — special programs for children may pay parents. The fine print: limited — not via CFC (guardian/representative bar); DDA Community Pathways Waiver pays legally responsible parents up to 40 hrs/wk, and the Autism Waiver reimburses extraordinary care

Reported figures are around $16–$20/hr, but rates vary — the program sets your exact pay. We'll tell you your real number before you enroll.

No waitlist. If you qualify, you're in. Details: CFC and CPAS are entitlements — no waitlist; Community Options Waiver has a large registry (~20,616 people as of early 2026, ~700 invited/month)

It depends on the program. In Maryland: caregiver enrolls through a Medicaid personal assistance agency and a fiscal intermediary handles payroll/taxes; participant still selects and directs the caregiver