Get Paid to Care for a Loved One in Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania’s CHC Waiver, OBRA, and Veterans programs pay family caregivers. Mary Angels Home Care handles the paperwork, training, and payroll so you can focus on caring for the person you love.
Care for Your Family While Earning an Income
What this is
If you are already taking care of your mom, dad, husband, wife, grandparent, or another loved one — Pennsylvania has programs that may pay you for that work. You don’t have to choose between earning a living and being there for your family.
Mary Angels Home Care is a licensed Pittsburgh agency that helps adult children, siblings, grandchildren, friends, and trusted neighbors get hired and paid as Direct Care Workers through the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver, OBRA Waiver, and the VA Veteran-Directed Care program. We handle the agency-of-record paperwork, training, payroll, taxes, and insurance — you provide the care.
HOW IT WORKS
Become A Paid Family Caregiver In 4 Simple Steps
Confirm Eligibility
Your loved one must be enrolled in (or eligible for) Pennsylvania Medicaid and need assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, or medication reminders. We'll help determine eligibility at no cost.
Choose Mary Angels Home Care
After enrollment in the CHC Waiver, OBRA, or VA program, your loved one selects a home care agency. They choose Mary Angels Home Care and identify you as their family caregiver.
Training & Onboarding
Complete the required background checks, caregiver onboarding, CPR certification, and Direct Care Worker training. We guide you through every step and cover training costs.
Start Caring & Getting Paid
Continue providing the care your loved one already depends on. Mary Angels handles payroll, taxes, workers' compensation, and reporting while you receive weekly direct deposit payments.
You Provide The Care. We Handle The Rest.
From eligibility checks and onboarding to payroll and compliance, Mary Angels Home Care supports family caregivers every step of the way.
PENNSYLVANIA CAREGIVER PROGRAMS
Pennsylvania Programs That Pay Family Caregivers
Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver
Pennsylvania's main managed long-term care program for adults 21+ with physical disabilities and seniors 60+ who need nursing-home-level care but want to stay at home.
Operated through three managed-care plans: AmeriHealth Caritas (Keystone First CHC), PA Health & Wellness, and UPMC Community HealthChoices.
Pays family Direct Care Workers (not spouses).
OBRA Waiver
For adults aged 18-59 with severe developmental physical disabilities who need an Intermediate Care Facility level of care.
Pays family caregivers and personal assistants.
Some restrictions on which family members can be paid.
VA Veteran-Directed Care (VDC)
If your loved one is a U.S. veteran enrolled in VA healthcare and needs help at home, the VDC program may let them hire family members — including spouses in some cases — as paid caregivers.
The VA pays the agency, the agency pays you.
WHY CHOOSE US
Who can get paid as a family caregiver
Most family relationships qualify under the CHC and OBRA Waivers, with one common exclusion: spouses are generally not eligible for paid caregiving under CHC, though they may qualify under the VA Veteran-Directed Care program. Adult children, siblings, grandchildren, in-laws, parents (when caring for an adult child), nieces, nephews, and even close family friends or neighbors can usually become paid caregivers.
You can get paid as a family caregiver if you are the:
- Adult child of the person needing care
- Sibling, grandchild, niece, or nephew
- Parent or stepparent of an adult child needing care
- In-law (son-, daughter-, mother-, father-in-law
- Domestic partner or trusted friend
- Veteran's spouse, child, or chosen caregiver (VA Veteran-Directed Care program only)
If you’re not sure whether you qualify, call us at (412) 900-9354 — we’ll review your relationship and your loved one’s eligibility in a 10-minute phone conversation.
How Much Does Pennsylvania Pay Family Caregivers?
Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker wages typically range from $15 to $20 per hour depending on the program, the managed-care plan, and the level of care required.
Weekly Pay
Direct deposit every week.
W-2 Employee
Simple payroll and tax reporting.
Hours are typically approved for 20–40 hours per week depending on the care plan.
Mary Angels Home Care handles payroll, taxes, workers' compensation, and PTO accrual.
Some clients may qualify for expanded care plans, including live-in and higher-hour budgets.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE MARY ANGELS
A Trusted Partner For Pennsylvania Family Caregivers
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Home Care FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions Home Care in Pittsburgh
1. Can I really get paid to care for my mom or dad in Pennsylvania?'
Yes. Pennsylvania pays family caregivers through the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver, OBRA Waiver, and the VA Veteran-Directed Care program. If your loved one qualifies for Medicaid and needs help with daily activities, you can usually be hired as their Direct Care Worker through a licensed agency like Mary Angels Home Care.
2. Can a spouse get paid to care for their husband or wife?
Spouses are generally not eligible to be paid under the standard CHC Waiver or OBRA Waiver. The main exception is the VA Veteran-Directed Care program, which can pay spouses in some cases when the loved one is a veteran enrolled in VA healthcare. Call (412) 900-9354 and we can confirm whether your situation qualifies.
3. How much does Pennsylvania pay family caregivers?
Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker wages typically run $15 to $20 per hour, paid weekly by direct deposit. Mary Angels handles payroll, taxes, workers comp, and PTO accrual. Hours are set by the care plan your loved one\\’s managed care plan approves, usually 20-40 hours per week.
4.What does my loved one need to qualify?
Your loved one must be a Pennsylvania Medicaid recipient (or eligible to enroll), need help with daily activities like bathing or mobility, and be approved for the CHC Waiver, OBRA Waiver, or VA Veteran-Directed Care. Age, disability, and care-level criteria vary by program. We help you find out for free.
5. How long does it take to start getting paid?
Most family caregivers are trained, onboarded, and on payroll within 1-3 weeks of their loved one\\’s waiver enrollment being approved. If your loved one is already on the CHC Waiver, you can usually start within 1-2 weeks.
6. Does Mary Angels handle the paperwork?
Yes. We are the licensed agency of record. We handle hire paperwork, background check, CPR certification, training, time-sheet submission to the managed care plan, payroll, taxes, workers comp, and insurance. You provide the care, we handle the rest.
7. Which Pennsylvania managed care plans do you work with?'
Mary Angels Home Care is contracted with all three Community HealthChoices managed care organizations: Keystone First CHC (AmeriHealth Caritas), PA Health & Wellness, and UPMC Community HealthChoices. We also work with the VA Veteran-Directed Care program.