Become a paid caregiver through a state Medicaid program. If a person with a disability is already receiving Medicaid, your state may allow a person with a disability to already receive Medicaid, your state may allow a family member or friend to become a paid caregiver. Training programs should focus on the skills needed to provide quality care and also empower caregivers to be able to observe, communicate and communicate information about the patient's condition to the family, the agency and other caregivers. There are no financial eligibility requirements for the Caregiver Support Program.
However, the amount of the reimbursement is based on the total gross income and household size of the person receiving the care. The reimbursement percentage is determined using a sliding scale based on current federal poverty level (FPL) guidelines and covers the household income of the person receiving care up to 380% of the FPL. The courses cover several topics, such as basic first aid, understanding health care plans, administering medications, and understanding the emotional and psychological needs of people who they need attention. Some states, such as Washington and New Jersey, require that any caregiver who will provide practical personal care, such as going to the bathroom, grooming or feeding, meet training standards similar to those developed by Medicare for home health aides.
Individual providers who care for a family member may have shorter training requirements and may not need to receive home care assistant certification based on their relationship.
