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How to get paid to care for a family member in Georgia

In Georgia, the main path is Structured Family Caregiving (CCSP and SOURCE waivers).1 Medicaid member 21 or older in CCSP or SOURCE who needs daily personal care and lives with the caregiver.1 Paid as a daily stipend through the SFC agency. Georgia's EDWP manual says the agency must pass through at least 60% of the per diem rate to the caregiver. The dollar amount is not published on the pages we reviewed.1

Limited official detail was available for this state. We show only what the official page states.

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Key facts

Program
Structured Family Caregiving (CCSP and SOURCE waivers)1
Who can be paid
A live-in caregiver related by blood or marriage, 18 or older. The spouse, legal guardian, or conservator cannot be the paid caregiver.1
Spouse
No1
Pay
Paid as a daily stipend through the SFC agency. Georgia's EDWP manual says the agency must pass through at least 60% of the per diem rate to the caregiver. The dollar amount is not published on the pages we reviewed.1
Key facts: Georgia. Program: Structured Family Caregiving (CCSP and SOURCE waivers). Spouse: No. Pay: No single published rate.
Source: dch.georgia.gov, Last verified Oct 20, 2026

Programs in Georgia

Georgia programs that may pay a family caregiver
ProgramTypeEligibility summarySource
Structured Family Caregiving (CCSP and SOURCE waivers)HCBS self-directedMedicaid member 21 or older in CCSP or SOURCE who needs daily personal care and lives with the caregiver.Official page1
VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family CaregiversVAFor eligible Veterans with a 70% or higher VA disability rating. See VA stipend.va.gov3

Is there IHSS or CDPAP in Georgia?

No. IHSS is California's In-Home Supportive Services program5 and CDPAP is New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program6. Georgia does not use those names. The comparable path on the Georgia official source is Structured Family Caregiving (CCSP and SOURCE waivers).1

How to apply

  1. Apply for the Elderly and Disabled Waiver (CCSP or SOURCE) through your Area Agency on Aging.1
  2. Ask the care coordinator for Structured Family Caregiving and choose an SFC agency.1
  3. Choose the self-directed option and enroll your worker with the payroll (financial management) agency.1
  4. The worker completes background checks and any required training before starting.1
Steps to apply: 1. Apply for the Elderly and Disabled Waiver (CCSP or SOURCE) through your Area Agency on Aging. 2. Ask the care coordinator for Structured Family Caregiving and choose an SFC agency. 3. Choose the self-directed option and enroll your worker with the payroll (financial management) agency. 4. The worker completes background checks and any required training before starting.
Source: dch.georgia.gov, Last verified Oct 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Can a family member get paid to be a caregiver in Georgia?

Possibly, if the person receiving care qualifies. Structured Family Caregiving (CCSP and SOURCE waivers): A live-in caregiver related by blood or marriage, 18 or older. The spouse, legal guardian, or conservator cannot be the paid caregiver.

How much does Georgia pay family caregivers?

Paid as a daily stipend through the SFC agency. Georgia's EDWP manual says the agency must pass through at least 60% of the per diem rate to the caregiver. The dollar amount is not published on the pages we reviewed.

Can a spouse be paid in Georgia?

What the official source says: No. Confirm with the program before you rely on it.

Who decides if we qualify?

Only the state agency or health plan decides. This site cannot approve anyone or promise eligibility.

Sources

  1. https://dch.georgia.gov/document/document/structured-family-caregiving/downloadOfficial
  2. https://www.mmis.georgia.gov/portal/Portals/0/StaticContent/Public/ALL/Handbooks/EDWP-CCSP%20and%20SOURCE%20General%20Services-Q4-October%202026%2020261009195638.pdfOfficial
  3. VA PCAFC: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/health-and-disability/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/Official
  4. USA.gov: https://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiverOfficial
  5. California CDSS, IHSS: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/in-home-supportive-servicesOfficial
  6. New York DOH, CDPAP: https://health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/longterm/cdpap/Official

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