How Texas family members get paid for the care they already provide – CDS, the agency option, and enrollment.
In Texas, family caregivers hired through a licensed agency typically earn between the state’s $10.60 base wage floor and the mid-teens per hour — at Newport, $13–14. What drives the number, how CDS budgets work, and why authorized hours matter most.
Once a family learns that Texas Medicaid will pay a relative to provide care, the next question is how: STAR+PLUS offers two delivery options, and the choice shapes who handles paperwork, payroll, and backup coverage. Here is an honest comparison. The agency option: the agency is the employer Your family member becomes an employee of…
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 Want us to…
If you just typed “I need a caregiver for my mother” into a search bar, you are probably somewhere between worried and overwhelmed. Maybe she fell. Maybe the hospital is discharging her Friday. Maybe you have been doing it all yourself and you are running on fumes. Take a breath – there is a clear…