Quick answer
Likely yes in South Carolina, but not yet confirmed on an official page
- Spouse Likely no
- Adult child Likely yes
1 program to ask about. Start here: Community Choices Waiver – self-directed attendant care.
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Programs that pay family caregivers
Community Choices Waiver – self-directed attendant care
Participants or a designated representative act as employer of record for attendant care.
Who can be paid?
Can I get paid to take care of my parent in South Carolina?
Reported yes for family members who aren't legally responsible and meet qualifications.
Can a spouse be paid as a caregiver in South Carolina?
Reported no – per SCDHHS self-directed attendant care training as summarized.
How to apply
How do I apply in South Carolina?
Unverified – contact SCDHHS Community Long Term Care.
Is there a waiting list in South Carolina?
Unknown.
Pay and requirements
How much does it pay?
Unknown.
Caregiver requirements
The employer of record can't also be the paid caregiver (reported).
Real caregivers in South Carolina
Jenn Wilmot – Wife and full-time caregiver of Army veteran George Wilmot (100% disabled)
VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)
“Does he need it? Oh, yeah. I know he does. But it's just too tiring to fight.”
She was in the VA caregiver program as George's full-time caregiver; after two years the Charleston VA dropped them, though George still needed constant help.
Pay: VA caregiver stipend, later revoked (as reported). Source: NPR (Quil Lawrence), 2018-05-21.
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Sources
| Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|
| SCDHHS – Self-directed attendant and companion care training | |
| SCDHHS – Community Choices Waiver application |