State Family Caregiver Support Program

How it works

A care manager visits the home to assess the family’s needs. If the care receiver meets the program’s requirements, the family may receive reimbursement for caregiving expenses and a separate one-time home adaptation grant.

The page describes both a state-funded and a federal-funded version of the Family Caregiver Support Program. It says the state-funded version requires the caregiver to share a residence with the older person, while the federal-funded version does not require co-residence.

What the money covers

The program can help pay for:

• respite care
• adult daily living centers
• home support
• in-home personal care
• caregiving supplies such as incontinence supplies
• over-the-counter medications
• wound care supplies
• medical equipment and supplies not covered by other insurance

For home changes, eligible families may receive a one-time grant for adaptations and devices that make caregiving easier and help the older adult remain more independent.

Examples listed on the page include:

• wheelchair ramps
• bathroom modifications
• stair glides
• other similar aides

Amounts and matching

The page says family caregivers may receive reimbursement of:

• $200 to $300 per month, depending on annual household income
• 100% to 10% reimbursement based on a sliding scale from 200% to 380% of the Federal Poverty Level

It also says eligible families may receive:

• a one-time grant of up to $2,000 for home adaptations and devices

How to apply

The page says full financial disclosure of annual household income must be provided to the care manager at the initial assessment and yearly thereafter. Caregivers must also provide proof of purchases for reimbursable services and supplies.

Timing and deadlines

The page says funding is available but does not list an application deadline, closing date, or a specific end date.