Wyoming · WY
How to get paid to care for a family member in Wyoming
In Wyoming, the main path is Community Choices Waiver participant direction.1 Enrolled in the Wyoming 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
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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
- Community Choices Waiver participant direction1
- Who can be paid
- A relative 18 or older can be hired if qualified and not the guardian or employer. A spouse may be hired only if not the guardian, without financial authority, and the care exceeds ordinary spousal support.1
- Spouse
- Yes, with conditions1
- 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 Wyoming
| Program | Type | Eligibility summary | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Choices Waiver participant direction | HCBS self-directed | Enrolled in the Wyoming 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.gov3 |
Is there IHSS or CDPAP in Wyoming?
No. IHSS is California's In-Home Supportive Services program5 and CDPAP is New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program6. Wyoming does not use those names. The comparable path on the Wyoming official source is Community Choices Waiver participant direction.1
How to apply
- Contact the Wyoming Department of Health about the Community Choices Waiver.1
- Ask your case manager about participant direction.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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
Possibly, if the person receiving care qualifies. Community Choices Waiver participant direction: A relative 18 or older can be hired if qualified and not the guardian or employer. A spouse may be hired only if not the guardian, without financial authority, and the care exceeds ordinary spousal support.
How much does Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
What the official source says: Yes, with conditions. 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://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/hcbs/participants/participant-direction/Official
- https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ATTACHMENT-A-CCW-08-2026.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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