Get Paid as a Family Caregiver in West Virginia

Yes. These are real Medicaid programs run by the state. In West Virginia, they are overseen by the WV Bureau of Senior Services (operates ADW) under the Dept. of Human Services / Bureau for Medical Services. 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.

Not right now — but other family members can often be paid. The fine print: no — 'a spouse or legal guardian is excluded' (ex-spouses allowed)

Not for young children right now — but parents of adult children can often be paid. The fine print: no for this program — ADW serves ages 18+ only; no minor-child pathway via ADW

West Virginia doesn't publish one flat rate — rates vary and the program sets your exact pay. We'll tell you your real number before you enroll.

There may be a waitlist. Applying early holds your place. Details: yes but short — waiver capped (~8,750 slots); state reports average waitlist time last fiscal year was ~44 days, application process averages ~56 days

It depends on the program. In West Virginia: no home-care agency under Personal Options; a financial management services agency is required — Palco (WV Personal Options FMS since 2024; previously PPL/Public Partnerships)