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If you are 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.
Pennsylvania has three programs that will pay an adult family member to care for a loved one. A-Team handles the paperwork, the state training, and the payroll. One free call begins everything.
HOW YOU GET PAID
Different programs cover different situations. A-Team’s intake team identifies which one fits your family on the first call.
A-Team supports family caregivers across Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties.
WHO QUALIFIES
Pennsylvania has clear rules about who can and cannot be paid as a family caregiver. Most adult relatives qualify.
An adult child caring for an aging parent on Pennsylvania Medicaid can be paid as a Direct Care Worker.
Siblings, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and a grandchild caring for a grandparent all qualify.
A friend, neighbor, or non-relative caregiver can also be paid for the care they provide.
Spouses of the care recipient and anyone holding power of attorney are excluded under PA Medicaid rules.
FROM CALL TO FIRST PAYCHECK
Most family caregivers complete enrollment, training, and start getting paid within 4 to 6 weeks of their first call.
Call A-Team at (215) 490-9994. We confirm your relationship, your loved one’s situation, and which funding path fits: CHC, PCA OPTIONS, or JFCS.
A-Team handles the program paperwork. If your loved one is not yet on Medicaid, we walk you through it. Most families finish this in 1 to 2 weeks.
You complete Pennsylvania’s required caregiver training. A-Team schedules and supports it: safety, infection control, ADLs, and basic care.
You become an A-Team W-2 employee. Hours are authorized through the case manager, and A-Team handles payroll, taxes, and workers compensation.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE A-TEAM
A-Team is not a paperwork mill. It is an ACHC-accredited home care agency that supports paid family caregivers like every other caregiver.
The same hospital-grade standards apply to family caregivers as to every other A-Team caregiver.
CHC Medicaid, PCA OPTIONS, and JFCS. A-Team navigates all three so you do not have to.
Named #1 Home Care Agency in Philadelphia and Bucks County by HealthLeaders for 2025.
A real employee with payroll, tax withholding, and workers compensation, not a 1099 contractor.
Local office and intake staff who speak English, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian, matched by language.
A registered nurse oversees the care plan for your loved one, so you have backup, not just a paycheck.
Family caregivers join an agency with more than 85 five-star reviews from A-Team caregivers.
A-Team is the employer of record and handles taxes, compliance, and workers compensation for you.
There is no obligation and no upfront cost to ask questions or check your eligibility. Read the story →
QUICK REFERENCE
A quick reference for the programs that pay family caregivers and the basics every applicant should know.
| Community HealthChoices | Medicaid waiver, adults 21+, in-network with Keystone First, UPMC, PA Health & Wellness |
| PCA Philadelphia OPTIONS | In-home care funding for Philadelphia residents 60+ not on full Medicaid |
| JFCS Enrollment | Case management and family-caregiver enrollment, open to all faiths |
| Eligible | Adult children, siblings, nieces, nephews, in-laws, grandchildren, friends and neighbors |
| Not eligible | Spouses and anyone holding power of attorney (Pennsylvania Medicaid rule) |
| Training | State Direct Care Worker training required for all paid caregivers, A-Team coordinates it |
| Pay structure | W-2 employee, bi-weekly pay, A-Team is the employer of record |
| Timeline | 4 to 6 weeks from first call to first paycheck |
| Service area | Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties |
| Funding paths | CHC Medicaid waiver, PCA Philadelphia OPTIONS, JFCS enrollment |
| Taxes | Payroll and tax withholding handled by A-Team |
| Cost | No upfront cost and no obligation to check your eligibility |
The most common questions families ask before enrolling. Call (215) 490-9994, there is no commitment.
A-Team’s Family Caregiver Program is available across Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties.
2751 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 490-9994
2 Park Lane, Suite 106
Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 490-9994
Medical disclaimer: The information on this page is general guidance about home care services. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with your physician, nurse, or licensed care coordinator. A-Team Home Care’s clinical decisions are made by RN-supervised care teams under physician orders where applicable. Always consult your healthcare provider for advice specific to you or your loved one’s medical situation. ACHC-accredited · PA Department of Health licensed · Medicare-certified.
Call (215) 490-9994 for a free 15-minute eligibility call, or submit the form and an A-Team intake coordinator will reach out within one business day. No obligation, no upfront cost.
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You have 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.
