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

In Mississippi, the main path is Elderly and Disabled Waiver, relatives as direct care workers.1 Enrolled in the Mississippi Elderly and Disabled Waiver.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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Key facts

Program
Elderly and Disabled Waiver, relatives as direct care workers1
Who can be paid
A relative who is not legally responsible may be paid through a DOM-approved provider agency. Spouses, parents of minors, guardians, conservators, POA holders, and representative payees cannot.1
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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
Key facts: Mississippi. Program: Elderly and Disabled Waiver, relatives as direct care workers. Spouse: No. Pay: No single published rate.
Source: sos.ms.gov, Last verified Oct 20, 2026

Programs in Mississippi

Mississippi programs that may pay a family caregiver
ProgramTypeEligibility summarySource
Elderly and Disabled Waiver, relatives as direct care workersstate programEnrolled in the Mississippi Elderly and Disabled Waiver.Official page1
VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family CaregiversVAFor eligible Veterans with a 70% or higher VA disability rating. See VA stipend.va.gov2

Is there IHSS or CDPAP in Mississippi?

No. IHSS is California's In-Home Supportive Services program4 and CDPAP is New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program5. Mississippi does not use those names. The comparable path on the Mississippi official source is Elderly and Disabled Waiver, relatives as direct care workers.1

How to apply

  1. Apply for the E&D Waiver through Mississippi Medicaid.1
  2. Ask the case manager about a relative being employed by an approved provider 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 E&D Waiver through Mississippi Medicaid. 2. Ask the case manager about a relative being employed by an approved provider 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: sos.ms.gov, Last verified Oct 20, 2026

Your Mississippi 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 Mississippi?

Possibly, if the person receiving care qualifies. Elderly and Disabled Waiver, relatives as direct care workers: A relative who is not legally responsible may be paid through a DOM-approved provider agency. Spouses, parents of minors, guardians, conservators, POA holders, and representative payees cannot.

How much does Mississippi 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 Mississippi?

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://www.sos.ms.gov/adminsearch/ACCode/00000235c.pdfOfficial
  2. VA PCAFC: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/health-and-disability/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/Official
  3. USA.gov: https://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiverOfficial
  4. California CDSS, IHSS: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/in-home-supportive-servicesOfficial
  5. New York DOH, CDPAP: https://health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/longterm/cdpap/Official

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