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How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia

In West Virginia, the main path is Aged and Disabled Waiver Personal Options.1 Enrolled in the West Virginia Aged 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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Key facts

Program
Aged and Disabled Waiver Personal Options1
Who can be paid
A family member or friend can be hired. A spouse, legal guardian, or legal representative cannot.1
Spouse
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
Key facts: West Virginia. Program: Aged and Disabled Waiver Personal Options. Spouse: No. Pay: No single published rate.
Source: adwprogram.wv.gov, Last verified Oct 20, 2026

Programs in West Virginia

West Virginia programs that may pay a family caregiver
ProgramTypeEligibility summarySource
Aged and Disabled Waiver Personal OptionsHCBS self-directedEnrolled in the West Virginia Aged 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.gov3

Is there IHSS or CDPAP in West Virginia?

No. IHSS is California's In-Home Supportive Services program5 and CDPAP is New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program6. West Virginia does not use those names. The comparable path on the West Virginia official source is Aged and Disabled Waiver Personal Options.1

How to apply

  1. Apply for the Aged and Disabled Waiver.1
  2. Choose Personal Options as your service model.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 Aged and Disabled Waiver. 2. Choose Personal Options as your service model. 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: adwprogram.wv.gov, Last verified Oct 20, 2026

Your West Virginia 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 West Virginia?

Possibly, if the person receiving care qualifies. Aged and Disabled Waiver Personal Options: A family member or friend can be hired. A spouse, legal guardian, or legal representative cannot.

How much does West Virginia 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 West Virginia?

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://adwprogram.wv.gov/Official
  2. https://adwprogram.wv.gov/media/23946/download?inline=Official
  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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