West Virginia offers three ways to get paid as a family caregiver.

1. Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver: enables elderly and disabled adults to receive care at home or in a community setting. This program allows family members to be hired and paid to provide care. 

Program Requirements

• • MUST be resident of West Virginia
  • MUST be over 65, OR, 18+ and disabled
  • MUST be Medicaid eligible
  • Spouses are NOT eligible

Contact Number: 304-558-3317 (West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services) 

2. Lighthouse Program: is a non-Medicaid program that helps elderly adults receive care at home. Under this program, certain family members can be hired and paid to carry out personal care services. 

Program Requirements

• • MUST be a resident of West Virginia
  • MUST be 60+ 
  • MUST NOT be eligible for or receiving Medicaid services
  • Spouses are NOT eligible

Contact Number: 877-987-3646 (Toll free) 304-558-3317 (West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services)

3. Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Program: is a non-Medicaid program that enables severely 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.

Program Requirements

• • MUST be a resident of West Virginia
  • MUST have a disability expected to continue for at least 12 months
  • MUST need assistance with daily living activities
  • MUST NOT be eligible for Medicaid 
  • All caregivers eligible

Contact Number: 1-855-855-9743 (Toll free) 304-766-4624 (West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council)