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Get Paid as a Family Caregiver in Minnesota

Minnesota has real Medicaid programs that pay family members to care for a loved one at home. Here's what they pay, who can be paid, and how to start.

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What Minnesota pays family caregivers

$22.74/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: Minnesota Medicaid program data · Updated September 2026

Waitlist in Minnesota

Some programs here have no waitlist. Others can have one.

CFSS is a state-plan entitlement — no waitlist; Elderly Waiver capped (~40,083/yr) — waitlist can form

The two big questions

Can a spouse be paid?

Yes

Yes — Minnesota can pay you to care for your spouse.

The fine print: yes — since 10/1/2024 spouses can be paid CFSS/PCA workers (per MN DHS bulletin); spouses also hirable under CDCS

Can a parent be paid for a child?

Yes

Yes — Minnesota has a path for parents of children who need care.

The fine print: yes — since 10/1/2024 parents of minors can be paid CFSS workers (per MN DHS bulletin)

Minnesota's programs

Run by: Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)

CFSS

A program that can pay a family member for care at home.

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CDCS

A program that can pay a family member for care at home.

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Elderly Waiver

A program that can pay a family member for care at home.

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Can a spouse be paid in Minnesota? →Minnesota pay rates →

How to apply in Minnesota

  1. Check your match — 2 minutes, free.

    Our quick check tells you which programs fit your family before you talk to anyone.

  2. Start the state application.

    Start with a MnCHOICES/long-term care consultation assessment through your county (or call the Senior LinkAge Line); also apply for Medical Assistance (MA-LTC application).

  3. We help at every step.

    Forms, phone calls, the enrollment visit — we walk you through it all, free.

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Minnesota questions, answered honestly

Is this legit?

Yes. These are real Medicaid programs run by the state. In Minnesota, they are overseen by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). We help you enroll — applying costs you nothing.

Why would the government pay me?

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.

Can I get paid to care for my spouse in Minnesota?

Yes — Minnesota can pay you to care for your spouse. The fine print: yes — since 10/1/2024 spouses can be paid CFSS/PCA workers (per MN DHS bulletin); spouses also hirable under CDCS

Can I get paid to care for my child in Minnesota?

Yes — Minnesota has a path for parents of children who need care. The fine print: yes — since 10/1/2024 parents of minors can be paid CFSS workers (per MN DHS bulletin)

How much do family caregivers get paid in Minnesota?

Reported figures are around $22.74/hr, but rates vary — the program sets your exact pay. We'll tell you your real number before you enroll.

Is there a waitlist?

Some programs here have no waitlist. Others can have one. Details: CFSS is a state-plan entitlement — no waitlist; Elderly Waiver capped (~40,083/yr) — waitlist can form

Do I have to work for an agency?

It depends on the program. In Minnesota: fiscal support: CFSS offers an agency-provider model or a self-directed budget model with a Financial Management Services (FMS) provider; CDCS requires an FMS provider for payroll/taxes

Sources: mn.gov · content.govdelivery.com · medicaidplanningassistance.org · Updated September 2026. Program rules change — always confirm with the program.

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The programs are the same across Minnesota. Pick your county to see how they work where you live.

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