Medicaid Family Caregiver Program in Pennsylvania | Karma HomeCare LLC

Pennsylvania's Medicaid program offers a powerful benefit that many families do not know about: the ability to get paid for caring for a family member at home. Through the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Medicaid waiver, eligible Pennsylvania residents can hire a family member as their official paid caregiver. Karma HomeCare LLC specializes in helping families across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania navigate this program and start receiving payment for the care they already provide.

What Is the Pennsylvania Medicaid Family Caregiver Program?

The Pennsylvania Medicaid Family Caregiver Program is a component of the Community HealthChoices (CHC) managed care program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Under this program, Medicaid-eligible individuals who require a nursing-facility level of care can choose to receive that care at home from a family member, who is then hired and paid as an official caregiver. The program is designed to keep individuals in their homes and communities rather than in institutional settings.

Eligibility Requirements for the PA Medicaid Family Caregiver Program

To be eligible for the Pennsylvania Medicaid Family Caregiver Program, the care recipient must be enrolled in Pennsylvania Medicaid, be 21 years of age or older, require a nursing-facility level of care, and reside in the community. The family caregiver must be 18 years or older, not be the spouse or legal guardian of the care recipient, pass a Pennsylvania criminal background check, and complete required caregiver training. Karma HomeCare LLC guides families through every step of this eligibility determination process.

How Much Do Medicaid Family Caregivers Earn in Pennsylvania?

As of 2026, Medicaid family caregivers in Pennsylvania typically earn between $13 and $16 per hour for the care they provide. The exact rate is determined by the Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) and the approved care plan. Karma HomeCare LLC, as the employer of record, handles all payroll processing, tax withholding, and benefits administration for enrolled family caregivers.

How Karma HomeCare LLC Helps You Enroll

Karma HomeCare LLC provides end-to-end enrollment support for the Pennsylvania Medicaid Family Caregiver Program. Our process includes: verifying Medicaid eligibility for the care recipient, assisting with CHC waiver enrollment if not already enrolled, completing all required caregiver paperwork and background checks, arranging required caregiver training, setting up payroll and direct deposit, and providing ongoing support and supervision. There is no cost to families for our enrollment assistance.

Counties We Serve for Medicaid Family Caregiver Enrollment

Karma HomeCare LLC provides Medicaid family caregiver enrollment assistance in Cumberland County, Dauphin County, York County, Perry County, Adams County, Lebanon County, Chester County, Huntingdon County, and Philadelphia County. We are based in Carlisle, PA and serve families throughout Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions: Medicaid Family Caregiver PA

Can I get paid by Medicaid to care for my parent in Pennsylvania? Yes. Through the Community HealthChoices waiver, eligible adult children can be paid to care for their parents. What Medicaid program pays family caregivers in PA? The Community HealthChoices (CHC) program is the primary Medicaid waiver that pays family caregivers in Pennsylvania. How do I apply for the Medicaid family caregiver program in PA? Contact Karma HomeCare LLC at (717) 966-1601. We will guide you through the entire process at no cost.

Get Started with the Medicaid Family Caregiver Program Today

Do not wait to start receiving payment for the care you provide. Contact Karma HomeCare LLC today at (717) 966-1601 or visit us at 1779 W Trindle Rd, Suite 100B, Carlisle, PA 17015. Our team is ready to help you enroll in the Pennsylvania Medicaid Family Caregiver Program and start earning for the care you already give.