You become the paid caregiver.
Up to $1,800/month, tax-free. We handle the paperwork and training; you receive steady monthly deposits.
Best for: a relative or close family friend already living with the loved one. SFC details.
Ohio Medicaid family caregiving
Get paid to care for someone you love.
If you're already caring for a parent or loved one in Ohio, you may qualify for monthly pay through Ohio Medicaid: Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) or the Home Health Aide (HHA) program. We handle the paperwork. You handle the care.
Up to $2,500/moOhio Medicaid pays your family Free check2 minutes, no commitment
Ohio Medicaid caregiver programs
Two ways to get paid for caring for a parent at home.
Two Ohio Medicaid programs: Structured Family Caregiving and Home Health Aide. Both pay family caregivers. Both keep your loved one at home.
We bring a trained caregiver in.
Up to $2,500/month of Medicaid-covered visits from a trained CareCheck aide. Bathing, dressing, mobility, light housekeeping, on your schedule.
Best for: families who want professional help with no live-in requirement. HHA details.
Ohio family caregiver enrollment
Four steps. Four to six weeks.
From first eligibility check to first deposit. We move every step we can.
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Check eligibility
Answer a few questions online. Two minutes. We'll tell you which program fits.
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Speak with our care team
A care specialist walks you through your options. Real people, no scripts.
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Set up the care plan
A registered nurse visits and builds the plan with you, then files it with the state.
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Start services
Monthly tax-free deposits if you're the caregiver, or scheduled aide visits if not.
Your nurse coach checks in regularly. You're never alone in this.
The reality
Most families doing this work don't know they can be paid for it. You're probably one of them. Ohio Medicaid has been ready to pay you. We make sure you get every dollar.
The CareCheck team
Ohio Medicaid caregiver eligibility
Most families who ask, qualify.
The two-minute check gives you a real answer. Here's the short version.
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Your loved one is on Ohio Medicaid.
PASSPORT, MyCare Ohio, or the Ohio Home Care Waiver. We help confirm.
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They need help with at least two daily activities (ADLs).
Bathing, dressing, eating, mobility, transferring. Two or more is the threshold.
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You're 18 or older.
No nursing degree required. We run the training.
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For SFC, you live with the loved one.
For HHA, no live-in requirement.
FAQ · Ohio Medicaid family caregiving
Common questions.
The most-asked. See the full FAQ for 30+ detailed scenarios, or call (380) 250-7821.
How does CareCheck actually work?
We're a licensed Ohio Medicaid agency. SFC pays family members who live with and care for a loved one. HHA sends a trained caregiver to the home. We handle paperwork, training, and compliance for both. See SFC vs HHA.
How much does this cost my family?
Nothing. Both programs are funded entirely by Ohio Medicaid.
How much does the caregiver get paid?
SFC: up to $1,800 a month, tax-free, for a relative living with the loved one. HHA: up to $2,500 a month of Medicaid-covered visits (taxable W-2 wages to the aide). The exact amount depends on assessed level of need.
Is the pay taxable?
SFC pay is generally tax-free under IRS Notice 2014-7 when caregiver and loved one share a home. HHA pay is taxable W-2 wages. We connect you with a tax professional if you want it confirmed in writing.
Will this affect my loved one's Social Security or Medicaid?
In nearly every case, no. The pay goes to you, the caregiver, not to your loved one. Their benefits stay intact.
Can a spouse be the paid caregiver?
Under Ohio's SFC rules, spouses generally cannot. Adult children, siblings, in-laws, grandchildren, and close family friends can. A few waiver-specific exceptions exist. The care team can confirm yours.
We're here when you're ready.
Two minutes. No commitment. Real answers, and a real person to talk to.