This question usually comes from people hoping to care for someone they know and get paid. In New York, the answer depends on which program, if any, applies.
There is no general program that pays friends and family automatically. Payment is tied to Medicaid eligibility and specific program rules. Personal Care Aide services are agency-based, and not all family members are eligible to be paid caregivers. The focus is on patient need, not family preference.
OPWDD programs also allow some family involvement, but payment rules are strict. Parents of minors and legal guardians are generally not paid. The extended family may qualify depending on the service model.
CDPAP is often mentioned because it allows consumers to hire certain relatives and friends. While it can work in some situations, it is not universal and comes with administrative responsibilities that many families underestimate.
Instead of asking how much friends and family get paid, the better question is whether the person needing care qualifies for PCA or OPWDD, and what caregiver arrangements are allowed under those programs.
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