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

In Indiana, the main path is Structured Family Caregiving (SFC).1 Available under the PathWays for Aging and Health and Wellness Medicaid waivers. The caregiver must live with the person and meet training requirements.1 FSSA describes SFC as reimbursed at a daily rate to the provider agency. A caregiver dollar amount is not published on the pages we reviewed.1

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Key facts

Program
Structured Family Caregiving (SFC)1
Who can be paid
A family member or nonfamily member who lives in the home with the person. Care is provided through a certified SFC provider agency.1
Spouse
Not stated on the state fact sheet1
Pay
FSSA describes SFC as reimbursed at a daily rate to the provider agency. A caregiver dollar amount is not published on the pages we reviewed.1
Key facts: Indiana. Program: Structured Family Caregiving (SFC). Spouse: Not stated on the state fact sheet. Pay: No single published rate.
Source: in.gov, Last verified Oct 20, 2026

Programs in Indiana

Indiana programs that may pay a family caregiver
ProgramTypeEligibility summarySource
Structured Family Caregiving (SFC)HCBS self-directedAvailable under the PathWays for Aging and Health and Wellness Medicaid waivers. The caregiver must live with the person and meet training requirements.Official page1
VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family CaregiversVAFor eligible Veterans with a 70% or higher VA disability rating. See VA stipend.va.gov4

Is there IHSS or CDPAP in Indiana?

No. IHSS is California's In-Home Supportive Services program6 and CDPAP is New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program7. Indiana does not use those names. The comparable path on the Indiana official source is Structured Family Caregiving (SFC).1

How to apply

  1. Apply for an Indiana Medicaid waiver (PathWays for Aging or Health and Wellness).1
  2. Ask the care manager to add Structured Family Caregiving.1
  3. Choose a certified SFC provider agency.1
  4. The agency trains the caregiver and visits the home.1
Steps to apply: 1. Apply for an Indiana Medicaid waiver (PathWays for Aging or Health and Wellness). 2. Ask the care manager to add Structured Family Caregiving. 3. Choose a certified SFC provider agency. 4. The agency trains the caregiver and visits the home.
Source: in.gov, Last verified Oct 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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

Possibly, if the person receiving care qualifies. Structured Family Caregiving (SFC): A family member or nonfamily member who lives in the home with the person. Care is provided through a certified SFC provider agency.

How much does Indiana pay family caregivers?

FSSA describes SFC as reimbursed at a daily rate to the provider agency. A caregiver dollar amount is not published on the pages we reviewed.

Can a spouse be paid in Indiana?

What the official source says: Not stated on the state fact sheet. 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://www.in.gov/fssa/ompp/files/Structured-Family-Caregiving.pdfOfficial
  2. https://www.in.gov/fssa/files/Home-Health-FAQ.pdfOfficial
  3. https://www.in.gov/fssa/files/SFC-FAQ-Families-FINAL.pdfOfficial
  4. VA PCAFC: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/health-and-disability/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/Official
  5. USA.gov: https://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiverOfficial
  6. California CDSS, IHSS: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/in-home-supportive-servicesOfficial
  7. New York DOH, CDPAP: https://health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/longterm/cdpap/Official

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