Get paid for the care you're already giving.
If you're an adult family member already bathing, dressing, or helping a loved one on Pennsylvania Medicaid with daily living — you may qualify to be paid as a Direct Care Worker. PA Community HealthChoices · State DCW training included · Bi-weekly pay.
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Are You Eligible To Be Paid?
Pennsylvania has clear rules about who can and cannot be paid as a family caregiver. Most adult relatives qualify — two specific groups don't. Here's the cut.
You CAN Be Paid If You Are...
- An adult child of the care recipient
- A sibling, niece, nephew, or in-law
- A grandchild caring for a grandparent
- A friend, neighbor, or non-relative caregiver
- An adult relative not holding power of attorney
- A parent of an adult child with disabilities (in some programs)
You CANNOT Be Paid If You Are...
- The spouse of the care recipient (state Medicaid rule)
- The legal guardian or holder of power of attorney
- Already employed full-time as a paid caregiver in PA who hasn't passed state caregiver training
These restrictions are set by Pennsylvania Medicaid and federal rules — not by A-Team. If you're a spouse or POA holder, A-Team can still help your loved one receive care from a non-family caregiver.
How The Program Works — 4 Steps
Most family caregivers complete enrollment, training, and start getting paid within 4 to 6 weeks of their first call. A-Team handles the paperwork — you handle the care.
Free Eligibility Call
Call A-Team at (215) 490-9994. We confirm your relationship, your loved one's situation, and which funding path fits — Medicaid CHC, PCA OPTIONS, or JFCS enrollment.
Enrollment & Paperwork
A-Team handles the program paperwork. If your loved one isn't yet enrolled in Medicaid or another path, we walk you through the application. Most families complete this step in 1–2 weeks.
State-Provided Training
You complete Pennsylvania's required caregiver training. A-Team schedules and supports it. The training covers safety, infection control, ADLs, and basic care techniques.
Get Paid To Care
You become an A-Team W-2 employee. Hours are authorized through your loved one's case manager. Payroll, taxes, and workers compensation are handled by A-Team — you receive a real paycheck.
Three Ways A-Team Pays Family Caregivers
Different funding programs cover different situations. A-Team's intake team identifies which one fits your family during the first call.
Pennsylvania Community HealthChoices (CHC)
For adults age 21+ on Pennsylvania Medicaid who need help with activities of daily living. A-Team is in-network with the three CHC plans: Keystone First, UPMC, and PA Health & Wellness.
Best for: Adult children caring for aging parents on Medicaid
PCA Philadelphia OPTIONS Program
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) OPTIONS Program funds in-home care for Philadelphia residents age 60+ who don't qualify for full Medicaid but still need help. A-Team is an OPTIONS provider.
Best for: Philadelphia families with a senior who's middle-income
JFCS Enrollment
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia partners with A-Team for case management and family-caregiver enrollment. Open to all faiths and backgrounds.
Best for: Families seeking case management plus paid caregiving
Not sure which fits? A-Team's intake team identifies the right path during your first free call. There's no penalty for not knowing.
State-Provided DCW Training — Required For All Paid Caregivers
Pennsylvania requires every paid Direct Care Worker (DCW) — including family caregivers and home health aides — to complete state-provided training before delivering paid care. A-Team coordinates the training through Pennsylvania's OLTL-approved Frontline programs (Safety Orientation + Foundational Skills). This protects your loved one and qualifies you for the paycheck.
Standards are governed by 55 Pa. Code § 2600.65 for personal care settings and program-specific rules for in-home care. A-Team handles the materials, scheduling, and ongoing continuing education at no cost to you.
- Safety, infection control, & emergency response
- Activities of daily living (ADL) techniques
- Mobility, transfers, & fall prevention
- Personal care & communication skills
- Documentation & reporting protocols
- Includes ongoing continuing-education access
Why Family Caregivers Choose A-Team
A-Team isn't a paperwork mill. We're an ACHC-accredited home care agency with two PA offices and 85+ five-star reviews — supporting your work as a paid family caregiver the same way we support every other A-Team caregiver.
ACHC Accredited
Same hospital-grade standards apply to family caregivers as to every other A-Team caregiver.
3 Funding Paths Covered
CHC Medicaid, PCA OPTIONS, and JFCS — A-Team navigates all three so you don't have to.
HealthLeaders #1 — 2025
Named #1 Home Care Agency in Philadelphia and Bucks County by HealthLeaders for 2025.
W-2 Employee · Real Payroll
You're a real employee with real payroll, tax withholding, and workers compensation — not a 1099 contractor.
American Multilingual Staff
Office staff and intake are local Americans who speak English, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian — match by language preference.
RN-Supervised Care Plans
A registered nurse oversees the care plan for your loved one — you have backup, not just a paycheck.
Programs, Resources & Quick Facts
A quick reference for the programs that pay family caregivers, the resources behind them, and the basics every applicant should know.
Programs that pay A-Team family caregivers
- PA Community HealthChoices (CHC)
- Keystone First CHC
- UPMC Community HealthChoices
- PA Health & Wellness CHC
- PCA Philadelphia OPTIONS Program
- JFCS Enrollment
- Adult children eligible
- Siblings eligible
- Nieces & nephews eligible
- In-laws eligible
- Spouses NOT eligible
- POA holders NOT eligible
- State-provided training required
- W-2 employee · A-Team is employer of record
- Activities of daily living covered
Trusted external resources
Quick facts about the Family Caregiver Program
- 3 funding paths: CHC Medicaid waiver · PCA Philadelphia OPTIONS · JFCS enrollment.
- Eligible: adult children, siblings, nieces, nephews, in-laws, grandchildren caring for grandparents, friends/neighbors.
- Not eligible: spouses and anyone holding power of attorney for the care recipient (state Medicaid rule).
- Training: Pennsylvania-state-provided caregiver training required for all paid caregivers — A-Team coordinates.
- Pay structure: W-2 employee, bi-weekly pay, A-Team is employer of record, full payroll & tax withholding handled.
- Timeline: 4–6 weeks from first call to first paycheck (faster if your loved one is already on Medicaid).
- Service area: Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester counties.
Family Caregiver Program — FAQ
The most common questions families ask before enrolling. Don't see yours? Call (215) 490-9994 — there's no commitment.
Who can be paid as a family caregiver in Pennsylvania?
How much do paid family caregivers earn?
What training do I need to become a paid family caregiver?
Does the $2,000 Quality Care Program apply to family caregivers?
Why can't spouses be paid as family caregivers?
How does A-Team handle enrollment and paperwork?
Can I start the program if my loved one is already on Medicaid?
Which counties does the Family Caregiver Program serve?
Start Your Family Caregiver Application
Call (215) 490-9994 for a free 15-minute eligibility call — or submit the form below and an A-Team intake coordinator will reach out within one business day.
Irina Rabovetsky
CEO, A-Team Home Care
Our intake team has helped hundreds of Greater Philadelphia families get paid for the care they were already providing. There's no obligation, no upfront cost, and no penalty for asking questions.
By submitting this form, you agree to be contacted by A-Team Home Care Inc. via email, phone, text message, automated calls, and/or ringless voicemail regarding services, recruiting, or promotions. Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time.
Family Caregiver Program — Service Area
A-Team's Family Caregiver Program is available across Philadelphia and the four surrounding Pennsylvania counties.
- Philadelphia
- Bucks County
- Montgomery County
- Delaware County
- Chester County
Stop caring for free.
You've been doing this work without compensation. Pennsylvania has three programs that will pay you for it. A-Team handles the paperwork, the training, and the payroll. One call begins everything.
See If You Qualify
Tell us a little about your loved one's situation and a member of our team will reach out within one business day to walk you through the Pennsylvania Medicaid Family Caregiver Program eligibility — call us directly at (215) 490-9994 if you'd rather speak first.
By submitting this form, you agree to be contacted by A-Team Home Care Inc. via email, phone, text message, automated calls, and/or ringless voicemail regarding services, recruiting, or promotions. Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time.