Medicare, Medicaid, financial assistance for caregivers, VA benefits, and programs that help pay for care.
Almost every state has a Medicaid self-directed care option that lets the person receiving care hire a family member as a paid caregiver. Most caseworkers do not proactively offer it — you have to ask specifically for "self-directed care" or "consumer-directed personal assistance."
A free US government service that connects older adults and caregivers with local services — in-home help, transportation, meal delivery, and more. Search by zip code.
Visit Resource →📞 800-677-1116A free tool that matches your situation to financial assistance programs you may qualify for — covering caregiver stipends, Medicaid family caregiver pay, VA benefits, NFCSP grants, and respite funding. No account required.
Visit Resource →Information on Medicaid coverage for home care, personal care, and long-term care. Coverage varies by state. Ask specifically about self-directed care options that may allow family members to be paid caregivers.
Visit Resource →📞 877-267-2323The official US Medicare website — find coverage information, compare plans, locate providers, and understand what Medicare covers for home health care, skilled nursing, and medical equipment.
Visit Resource →📞 800-633-4227A federal program providing grants to states for caregiver services — including counseling, respite care, and supplemental support. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging to find what is available in your area.
Visit Resource →Free, unbiased Medicare counseling from trained volunteers in every state. Helps you understand your Medicare options, compare plans, and navigate benefits. Completely free — no sales pitch.
Visit Resource →📞 877-839-2675If you care for a veteran injured in the line of duty, the VA may provide a monthly stipend averaging $2,000–$2,800, health insurance through CHAMPVA, mental health services, and respite care.
Visit Resource →📞 855-260-3274 · VA Caregiver Support Line