Are you a family caregiver in Georgia? You may be eligible to get paid for caregiving services through Medicaid waiver programs, long-term care insurance, or veterans’ benefits.

At First Choice Homecare Agency, we specialize in personal support services and assist families in navigating the right programs to receive compensation for the care they already provide. Whether you’re supporting an aging parent, a disabled child, or a loved one with chronic illness, we’re here to help you access the financial support you deserve.

How to Get Paid as a Family Caregiver in Georgia

There are several options for becoming a paid caregiver in Georgia. Below are the most common and accessible paths.

Medicaid Waiver Programs in Georgia

If your loved one is enrolled in Medicaid, these waivers may allow you to receive compensation:

• CCSP (Community Care Services Program) – Supports seniors needing home-based care.
• SOURCE – Combines personal support services with primary medical care at home.
• NOW Waiver – Assists individuals with developmental disabilities in a home environment.
• COMP Waiver – Offers extensive services for those with significant needs.

For more details on Medicaid waivers in Georgia, visit the Georgia Department of Community Health’s HCBS Programs.

Our team at First Choice Homecare Agency can help you determine eligibility and guide you through the enrollment process.

Long-Term Care Insurance That Pays Family Caregivers

Some private long-term care insurance (LTCi) policies allow family caregivers to receive payments. Common LTCi providers include:

• Genworth Financial
• Mutual of Omaha
• John Hancock
• Transamerica
• Bankers Life
• Northwestern Mutual

Not sure what your policy includes? We can help you review your long-term care plan and request a benefits summary in writing.

Veterans’ Programs That Offer Caregiver Pay

If your loved one is a veteran, the following federal programs may help:

• Aid & Attendance Benefits – Adds monthly payments to veterans’ pensions to cover caregiving costs.
• Veteran-Directed Home and Community-Based Services – Offers flexible budgets to hire caregivers, including family.
• Respite Care for Caregivers – Gives family caregivers time off while ensuring the veteran continues to receive care.

Learn more through the VA Caregiver Support Program.

Don’t Navigate This Alone — We Can Help

Understanding caregiver pay programs, eligibility, and enrollment forms can be challenging—but that’s why we’re here.

Contact First Choice Homecare Agency today, call us directly at 404-333-8960.

We proudly serve families across Georgia with trusted, compassionate care and hands-on assistance to help you become a paid caregiver for your loved one.

Visit our website to learn more about our personal support services.

You provide care every day. Let First Choice Homecare Agency help you get paid for it.