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How to get paid to care for a family member in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the main path is PCA Choice and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS).1 Minnesota Health Care Programs member assessed for PCA or CFSS.1 No statewide caregiver pay rate is published on the official pages we reviewed. Pay is set within the program budget or program rules. Ask the program or its payroll agency for the rate in writing.1
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- Last verified Oct 20, 2026
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Written by Luis Fernando Garcia
Reviewed against official sources Last verified 6 official sources cited
Key facts
- Program
- PCA Choice and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS)1
- Who can be paid
- Since October 1, 2024, a spouse or a parent of a minor can be a paid PCA or CFSS worker if requirements are met.1
- Spouse
- Yes, since Oct 20241
- Pay
- No statewide caregiver pay rate is published on the official pages we reviewed. Pay is set within the program budget or program rules. Ask the program or its payroll agency for the rate in writing.1
Programs in Minnesota
| Program | Type | Eligibility summary | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCA Choice and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) | HCBS self-directed | Minnesota Health Care Programs member assessed for PCA or CFSS. | Official page1 |
| VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers | VA | For eligible Veterans with a 70% or higher VA disability rating. See VA stipend. | va.gov3 |
Is there IHSS or CDPAP in Minnesota?
No. IHSS is California's In-Home Supportive Services program5 and CDPAP is New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program6. Minnesota does not use those names. The comparable path on the Minnesota official source is PCA Choice and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS).1
How to apply
- Request a MnCHOICES assessment through your county or tribe.1
- Choose PCA Choice or CFSS and enroll the worker.1
- Choose the self-directed option and enroll your worker with the payroll (financial management) agency.1
- The worker completes background checks and any required training before starting.1
Your Minnesota application checklist
Use this list to track the official steps. It does not decide eligibility. Only the agency decides who qualifies. Applying through the state is free.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a family member get paid to be a caregiver in Minnesota?
Possibly, if the person receiving care qualifies. PCA Choice and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS): Since October 1, 2024, a spouse or a parent of a minor can be a paid PCA or CFSS worker if requirements are met.
How much does Minnesota pay family caregivers?
No statewide caregiver pay rate is published on the official pages we reviewed. Pay is set within the program budget or program rules. Ask the program or its payroll agency for the rate in writing.
Can a spouse be paid in Minnesota?
What the official source says: Yes, since Oct 2024. 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
- https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDHS/bulletins/3abc52cOfficial
- https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=CFSS-000702Official
- VA PCAFC: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/health-and-disability/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/Official
- USA.gov: https://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiverOfficial
- California CDSS, IHSS: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/in-home-supportive-servicesOfficial
- New York DOH, CDPAP: https://health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/longterm/cdpap/Official
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