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

In Utah, the main path is Aging Waiver self-administered services.1 Enrolled in the Utah Medicaid Aging 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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Key facts

Program
Aging Waiver self-administered services1
Who can be paid
Utah's Aging Waiver allows self-direction. Spouse pay is limited to extraordinary care under Utah rules. Confirm with the case manager.1
Spouse
Extraordinary care only1
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: Utah. Program: Aging Waiver self-administered services. Spouse: Extraordinary care only. Pay: No single published rate.
Source: medicaid.utah.gov, Last verified Oct 20, 2026

Programs in Utah

Utah programs that may pay a family caregiver
ProgramTypeEligibility summarySource
Aging Waiver self-administered servicesHCBS self-directedEnrolled in the Utah Medicaid Aging 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.gov3

Is there IHSS or CDPAP in Utah?

No. IHSS is California's In-Home Supportive Services program5 and CDPAP is New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program6. Utah does not use those names. The comparable path on the Utah official source is Aging Waiver self-administered services.1

How to apply

  1. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging about the Aging Waiver.1
  2. Ask about self-administered services.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. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging about the Aging Waiver. 2. Ask about self-administered services. 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: medicaid.utah.gov, Last verified Oct 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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

Possibly, if the person receiving care qualifies. Aging Waiver self-administered services: Utah's Aging Waiver allows self-direction. Spouse pay is limited to extraordinary care under Utah rules. Confirm with the case manager.

How much does Utah 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 Utah?

What the official source says: Extraordinary care only. 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://medicaid.utah.gov/ltc-2/ag/Official
  2. https://adminrules.utah.gov/Rule/2561Official
  3. VA PCAFC: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/health-and-disability/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/Official
  4. USA.gov: https://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiverOfficial
  5. California CDSS, IHSS: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/in-home-supportive-servicesOfficial
  6. New York DOH, CDPAP: https://health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/longterm/cdpap/Official

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