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Can a spouse get paid to be a caregiver in Kentucky?

Short answer

Yes, but only in limited cases

Only in limited cases. Kentucky treats a spouse as a legally responsible individual, who can be paid only if conditions are met, for example caregiving kept them from paid work in the past 12 months and no other caregiver is available (Kentucky DMS LRI review guide).

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Programs to ask about in Kentucky

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Participant Directed Services (PDS)

Kentucky Medicaid 1915(c) waiver participants can hire certain family members for non-medical services.

How to apply

See the CHFS Participant Directed Services page.

Before you act: rules change and individual eligibility depends on your assessment. Confirm with the program. This page summarizes official sources and does not promise eligibility or pay.

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