(KAYR-gih-ver) A person who gives care to people who need help taking care of themselves. Examples include children, the elderly, or patients who have chronic illnesses or are disabled. Caregivers may be health professionals, family members, friends, social workers, or members of the clergy.
Eligibility Guidelines In order to qualify for IH/FSP, Texas residents must be over 4 years old. They must have a physical disability, as determined by a medical doctor, which functionally limits their ability to live independently. However, the majority of grants are given to persons 65 years and older.
Texas Community Care for Aged/Disabled: Non-Medicaid Services for the Elderly Individuals must be residents of Texas. Individual must be 18+ years old. Monthly income cannot exceed three times the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment. Assets and resources (as of 2018) for a single individual cannot exceed $5,000.