Get Paid To Care For Loved Ones
At Newport Home Health Agency, we provide STAR+PLUS attendant services (Agency Option) and may be able to hire a qualified family caregiver after completing hiring requirements such as background checks and onboarding.
📞 Call us now to see if your situation may qualify: (972) 602-3500
Can You Get Paid to Care for a Family Member in Texas?
Yes, in many cases. If your loved one is approved for STAR+PLUS attendant services, they can choose an agency to provide their care. Under the Agency Option, the agency employs the caregiver and manages payroll, scheduling support, and compliance requirements.
That means a family member may be able to be the paid caregiver if they qualify to be hired by the agency.
STAR+PLUS Explained
STAR+PLUS is a Texas Medicaid program that serves adults who are 65+ or have a disability, and it can include long-term services and supports (LTSS) that help people remain safely at home.
If your loved one needs help with daily activities, STAR+PLUS may authorize in-home attendant services based on eligibility and assessment.
Agency Option vs. CDS (What’s the Difference?)
Agency Option (What we provide)
With the Agency Option:
- The member receives authorized services through a home health/attendant agency
- The agency is the employer
- The agency handles payroll, compliance, and caregiver onboarding
- The member still has a voice in care and preferences, but the agency manages employment requirements
CDS
With CDS, the member/LAR becomes the employer and chooses an FMSA for payroll.
Again: This page is about the Agency Option.
How a Family Member Can Become the Paid Caregiver – Agency Option
Even under the Agency Option, a family caregiver may be able to be paid if:
1) Your loved one is approved for STAR+PLUS attendant services
This usually starts with:
- Medicaid eligibility + STAR+PLUS enrollment, and
- an assessment through their health plan/service coordinator
Texas HHS STAR+PLUS overview:
2) Your loved one chooses Newport Home Health Agency (or switches to us)
If they already have STAR+PLUS services with another provider, they may be able to change agencies through their plan/service coordinator.
3) The family caregiver meets hiring requirements
To protect members and meet program standards, the family caregiver must be eligible to work and complete standard employment steps. At a minimum, this includes passing a background check, and may also include:
- completing required paperwork (I-9/W-4, direct deposit, etc.)
- orientation/training requirements
- verification of ability to perform duties safely
- ongoing compliance requirements based on payer rules
📞 Call (972) 602-3500 and we’ll tell you what’s needed in your case and how to start.
What Kind of Care Can Be Paid Under STAR+PLUS?
Attendant services typically support activities of daily living such as:
- bathing and grooming
- dressing
- meal prep and feeding support
- mobility and transfers
- light housekeeping related to the member’s care
- reminders and routine support (as authorized)
The exact tasks and hours depend on what is authorized by the health plan and care assessment.
Common Questions Families Ask
“My mom has Medicaid. Does that mean I can automatically get paid?”
Not automatically. Your loved one generally must be enrolled in STAR+PLUS (if applicable) and approved for attendant/LTSS hours based on assessment and care planning.
“Can any family member get hired?”
It depends. Some payer/program rules can limit certain relationships in certain situations. The safest way is to review the specific case and payer requirements.
“How long does it take?”
Timelines depend on the plan assessment + authorization + completing hiring and background steps.
Call Newport HHA —We’ll Walk You Through It
If you want to explore getting paid to care for your loved one through STAR+PLUS Agency Option, we can help you understand:
- whether STAR+PLUS may be the right path,
- how to get services started (or switched),
- and what a family caregiver needs to be hired (including background check steps).
📞 Call Newport Home Health Agency: (972) 602-3500
Helpful Texas Resources
- Call 2-1-1 for application help
- STAR+PLUS overview (Texas HHS)
- Texas Medicaid / benefits application (YourTexasBenefits)
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