How to get paid taking care of a family member
When a family member or friend needs 24-hour in-home care due to age, disability, or illness, it’s often a loved one who steps up to help. If you’re already providing daily care, you may be wondering: Can I actually get paid for this? The good news is—yes, in many cases, you can.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through the full process for how to start receiving compensation.

Get paid to care for
loved ones
To find out if you can get paid as a family caregiver, start by asking two key questions
How much do family members get paid for caregiving?
What states pay you to take care of a family member?
You could get up to $1,500/month tax-free
You could get up to $1,800/month tax-free
You could get up to $2,500/month
Questions About Compensation for Caring for a Family Member
All states offer some sort of payment for caregivers. As the compensation is funded by state specific health plans, the respective rules and requirements vary by state.
Entyre Care will guide you through the process, help identify the right program in your state, and take care of the paperwork—so you don’t have to spend hours researching or navigating the system on your own.
If your mother needs daily help with essential activities like bathing, dressing, or mobility there’s a good chance you qualify for financial support. Since rules vary by state, check your eligibility and how much you could earn using our calculator or reach out to us directly.
If your parents are in need of daily assistance with ADLs, there is a high probability you can get paid for your care. The eligibility requirements vary by state and program. To find out if you can apply for compensation, use our compensation calculator or contact us directly.
Our Caregiver Compensation Program is completely free! It is fully covered by a health plan or through a state Medicaid program, so there’s no cost to you.
If the person you want to care for is not enrolled in a state Medicaid program, we offer free assistance to help them gain access to it.
Entyre Care is an AFC provider, funded by state health plans. We enroll caregivers who want to care for a family member or friend at home full time and support them they best way possible with professional and individual guidance.