New Hampshire · NH
How to get paid to care for a family member in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, the main path is Choices for Independence (CFI) participant-directed services.1 Enrolled in the CFI 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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Written by Luis Fernando Garcia
Reviewed against official sources Last verified 6 official sources cited
Key facts
- Program
- Choices for Independence (CFI) participant-directed services1
- Who can be paid
- Participants may select a family member as a paid caregiver. Spouses are generally excluded, as are legal guardians, POA agents, and designated representatives, unless DHHS grants a narrow authorization under RSA 161-I:3-a.1
- Spouse
- Generally no1
- 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 New Hampshire
| Program | Type | Eligibility summary | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choices for Independence (CFI) participant-directed services | HCBS self-directed | Enrolled in the CFI waiver. | 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 New Hampshire?
No. IHSS is California's In-Home Supportive Services program5 and CDPAP is New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program6. New Hampshire does not use those names. The comparable path on the New Hampshire official source is Choices for Independence (CFI) participant-directed services.1
How to apply
- Call the ServiceLink ADRC at 1-866-634-9412.1
- Ask the CFI case manager about participant-directed and managed services.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 New Hampshire 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.
Have ready before you call
Frequently asked questions
Can a family member get paid to be a caregiver in New Hampshire?
Possibly, if the person receiving care qualifies. Choices for Independence (CFI) participant-directed services: Participants may select a family member as a paid caregiver. Spouses are generally excluded, as are legal guardians, POA agents, and designated representatives, unless DHHS grants a narrow authorization under RSA 161-I:3-a.
How much does New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
What the official source says: Generally 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
- https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/adult-aging-care/home-and-community-based-careOfficial
- https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XII/161-I/161-I-3-a.htmOfficial
- 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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