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Get Paid to Care for Family in Texas

Have Medicaid? A trusted relative or friend may be able to become the paid caregiver — or a licensed Texas agency can assign a trained attendant. We check if you qualify and match you, free.

Texas Medicaid's home care programs — STAR+PLUS and Community First Choice — provide personal attendant services for eligible Texans. Depending on the program and your choice, the attendant can be a trusted family member or friend, or a trained attendant assigned by a licensed agency. We help you check if you qualify and match you with a Medicaid-approved Texas agency — free to families.

A family caring for a loved one at home in Texas
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  • Medicaid-approved partner agencies
  • HIPAA-aware handling

Your Eligibility Form

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You are likely eligible if you have Medicaid. Fill out the form to see how fast you can get started.

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Two Ways to Get Started

Want a family member to be the paid caregiver?

Under Texas Medicaid, a trusted relative or friend may be able to serve as the paid attendant — employed by a Medicaid-approved agency or through the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) option.

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Looking for a home attendant?

We match you with a licensed, Medicaid-approved Texas agency that can assign a trained personal care attendant to help your loved one at home.

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Eligibility

Who Is Eligible for Texas's STAR+PLUS & Community First Choice?

Final eligibility is determined by Texas HHSC — we help you check in seconds.

You're likely eligible if you…

  • Have Medicaid — or May Qualify
    Active Texas Medicaid (Your Texas Benefits), or you may qualify. Medicare alone does not qualify.
  • Live in Texas
    The person receiving care must be a Texas resident
  • Meet the Level-of-Care Need
    Your Medicaid plan assesses your need for help with daily activities and authorizes attendant services
  • Need Help with Daily Activities
    Bathing, dressing, mobility, meal prep, errands and more
  • Able to Direct Your Own Care
    Or appoint a representative who can direct care for you
Example Texas Your Texas Benefits Medicaid card
You'll need an active Texas Medicaid (Your Texas Benefits) card. Medicare alone does not qualify.

Who can you choose as caregiver?

  • Your Adult Child
  • A Sibling
  • A Relative
  • A Close Friend
  • A Neighbor

A paid attendant must be at least 18 and legally able to work in the U.S. By Texas program rule, a spouse (and, for a minor child, a parent) cannot be the paid attendant. Depending on the program, your chosen family member or friend is employed either by a Medicaid-approved licensed agency or through the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) option, where a financial management agency handles payroll. Eligibility for any caregiver is determined by the program during enrollment.

Medicare alone is NOT enough — Medicaid required
Care at home in Texas

What's Covered

Care That Helps Your Loved One Stay Home

  • Personal Care — Bathing, hygiene, dressing, mobility assistance
  • Companion Care — Socializing, light housekeeping, meal prep
  • Fall Prevention — Mobility assistance, safety monitoring at home
  • Medication Reminders — Plan of care to keep you safe at home
See If You Qualify

Why Families Use Us

A Free, Simple Way to Get Connected

We're not an agency — we're the free service that gets your family to the right Medicaid-approved agency, faster.

100% Free to Families

You never pay us a cent. We're paid a flat marketing fee by the partner agency — never by you, and never tied to enrollment.

Matched Locally

We connect you with a licensed, Medicaid-approved provider agency that serves your area and handles enrollment and caregiver setup.

We Guide the Way

Our team helps you check eligibility for Texas's STAR+PLUS & Community First Choice and points you to the right next step — at no cost.

How It Works

How to Become a Paid Family Caregiver in Texas

Three easy steps to get your family the care they need.

1

Check Eligibility

Fill out our free 30-second form or call us to see if you qualify through Texas's STAR+PLUS & Community First Choice.

2

We Match You with a Local Agency

We connect you with a Medicaid-approved home care agency in your area that handles enrollment, paperwork, and caregiver setup.

3

Your Family Gets the Care They Need

Once approved, your chosen caregiver is paid through Medicaid — and your loved one gets care at home.

The Program

A Medicaid-Funded Program for Texas Families

Funded by Medicaid through Texas HHSC — helping families care for loved ones at home.

Serving Texas

We help eligible Texas families connect with a Medicaid-approved provider agency in their area.

No Cost to Families

Eligible families pay nothing out of pocket for enrollment help.

Paid Through Medicaid

Approved attendants — including qualifying family members — are paid through the Texas Medicaid program.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), STAR+PLUS & Community First Choice.

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Already Enrolled?

Already Receiving Home Care Services?

If you already have Your Texas Benefits Medicaid coverage and are receiving services, call for a free consult to see if switching to a different partner agency is right for you.

Call (929) 460-3141

What The Home Care Agency Does

We help Texas families understand the STAR+PLUS & Community First Choice, check eligibility, and connect with a Medicaid-approved home care provider agency in their area. The provider agency we match you with handles enrollment paperwork, caregiver onboarding, and ongoing program support.

The Home Care Agency is an enrollment matching service. We are not a Medicaid provider agency. We connect eligible Texas families with licensed Medicaid-approved provider agencies that deliver care. This service is free to families.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Care in Texas

What services does your home care agency provide?
We are an enrollment matching service — not a home care agency. We help Texas families understand STAR+PLUS, Community First Choice, and the Consumer Directed Services option, and match you with a Medicaid-approved provider agency in your area. The agency we match you with provides the actual attendant services.
Can a family member get paid to care for me in Texas?
In many cases, yes — Texas Medicaid programs allow an eligible participant to choose an adult child, sibling, other relative, friend, or neighbor as their paid attendant. By program rule, a spouse cannot be the paid attendant. The caregiver is employed either by a Medicaid-approved agency or through the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) option. Eligibility is determined by the program during enrollment — we help you check if you qualify.
What is the difference between the agency option and Consumer Directed Services (CDS)?
Under the agency option, a Medicaid-approved licensed agency employs the attendant — including a qualifying family member — and handles training, scheduling, and payroll. Under the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) option, you act as the employer, choose and manage your attendant, and a financial management services agency handles payroll and taxes. We can connect you with agencies that support either path.
What is STAR+PLUS?
STAR+PLUS is the Texas Medicaid managed care program that coordinates long-term services and supports — including personal attendant services — for eligible adults who are older or have disabilities. Community First Choice (CFC) provides attendant services as a Medicaid benefit for those who meet its criteria. Eligibility and covered services are determined by the program.
Is there a waiting list for home care in Texas?
It depends on the program. Community First Choice attendant services are a Medicaid benefit available without a waiting list for those who qualify. Some STAR+PLUS waiver services use an interest list, and timing varies by region — the program determines this, not us. We help you understand which path may fit your situation.
How do I apply for home care in Texas?
If you live in Texas, call us or fill out the form on this page. We'll help you understand your eligibility and connect you with a Medicaid-approved provider agency in your area; enrollment and assessments run through your Texas Medicaid health plan.
How much do paid family caregivers make in Texas?
Payment rates are set under the Texas Medicaid program, not by us or any agency, and can change over time. The Medicaid-approved agency we match you with can walk you through current details for your situation.

Find Out If Your Family Qualifies

No cost, no obligation — talk to an expert about Texas's STAR+PLUS & Community First Choice today.

Call (929) 460-3141