Rhode Island offers one way to get paid as a family caregiver.
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1. <a href="http://www.ohhs.ri.gov/medicaid/">Global Consumer Choice Compact Waiver</a>: enables elderly and disabled adults to receive care at home or in a community setting. This program allows certain family members to be hired and paid to carry out personal care services.
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 Program Requirements
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">MUST be a resident of Rhode Island</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">MUST be 65+ years of age or disabled</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">MUST be Medicaid eligible</li>
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 Contact Number: 401-462-3000 (Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs)

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