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How to get paid to care for a family member in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the main path is Community Choices Waiver participant-directed Attendant Care.1 Enrolled in the Community Choices 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
Limited official detail was available for this state. We show only what the official page states.
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- Last verified Oct 20, 2026
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Written by Luis Fernando Garcia
Reviewed against official sources Last verified 5 official sources cited
Key facts
- Program
- Community Choices Waiver participant-directed Attendant Care1
- Who can be paid
- SCDHHS service documents describe attendant care. Which relatives can be paid depends on SCDHHS rules. Confirm with Centralized Intake.1
- Spouse
- Check with SCDHHS1
- 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 South Carolina
| Program | Type | Eligibility summary | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Choices Waiver participant-directed Attendant Care | HCBS self-directed | Enrolled in the Community Choices 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.gov2 |
Is there IHSS or CDPAP in South Carolina?
No. IHSS is California's In-Home Supportive Services program4 and CDPAP is New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program5. South Carolina does not use those names. The comparable path on the South Carolina official source is Community Choices Waiver participant-directed Attendant Care.1
How to apply
- Call SCDHHS Centralized Intake at 888-971-1637.1
- Ask about participant-directed Attendant Care.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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
Possibly, if the person receiving care qualifies. Community Choices Waiver participant-directed Attendant Care: SCDHHS service documents describe attendant care. Which relatives can be paid depends on SCDHHS rules. Confirm with Centralized Intake.
How much does South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
What the official source says: Check with SCDHHS. 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.scdhhs.gov/sites/dhhs/files/pdf/links/Approved%20Community%20Choices%20Waiver%20Amendment_1_Jacob%20Chorey.pdfOfficial
- 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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