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If your loved one qualifies for Medicaid in Virginia, Medicaid-funded programs may be available to help you get paid for the family caregiving work you do. You can't be the spouse of the person you are caring for, you must be an adult over 18, and you may also need to fit other criteria to qualify.

If someone with a disability already receives Medicaid, their state may allow a family member or friend to become a paid caregiver. Many states call this a consumer-directed personal assistance program. Each state has different requirements and rules.

Live In Caregiver Salary in Virginia Annual SalaryWeekly Pay Top Earners $74,356 $1,429 75th Percentile $53,500 $1,028 Average $50,285 $967 25th Percentile $31,200 $600

The transition from adulthood to seniorhood can be challenging for some individuals. It is generally considered that anyone who reaches 60 or 65 is becoming a senior citizen. Understanding the age of seniorhood is very important to support and aid your loved ones while knowing their struggles.

Virginia's Medicaid program is known as Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus, or CCC Plus. It provides low- and no-cost medical coverage to seniors, children, pregnant women, low-income families and individuals who are disabled or have certain medical conditions.

Eligibility Requirements 1 Be at least 18 years of age. Someone who lives with the eligible Veteran full-time or will do so if designated as a Family Caregiver. caregiver education and training. the ability to carry out the specific personal care services, core competencies, and additional care requirements.

Someone who takes care of a very young, elderly, or ill person is called a caregiver. If you make sure your ailing friend eats every day and is relatively comfortable, you are her caregiver.