Financial Assistance & Reimbursement Guide

How to Pay for In-Home Senior Care

Explore government subsidies, veteran pensions, Medicaid self-directed waivers, and long-term care insurance benefits that can pay up to 100% of your caregiver costs.

Instant Financial Assistance Screener

Answer three simple questions to see which programs you or your loved one may qualify for.

Recommended Path: You may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance (up to $2,727/mo) and LTC Insurance Direct Reimbursement. where.care EVV care records provide all necessary timesheets and ADL audits for instant approval.
Veterans Affairs

VA Aid & Attendance Pension

Up to $2,727 / mo

A tax-free monthly benefit paid on top of standard VA pension for wartime veterans and surviving spouses who require assistance with daily living activities.

  • Single Veteran: up to $2,300–$2,727/month
  • Surviving Spouse: up to $1,475/month
  • Veteran with 1 dependent: up to $3,253/month
  • Requires assistance with 2+ ADLs (bathing, dressing, meds)
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State Medicaid Self-Directed

IHSS, CDPAP & State Waivers

Directly funded hours

Consumer-directed personal assistance programs empower families to choose their own caregivers, with wages paid directly through state Medicaid allocations.

  • California IHSS: up to 283 hours/month
  • New York CDPAP: Consumer Directed Personal Assistance
  • Arizona ALTCS: In-home attendant care waiver
  • Florida & Texas: Managed care personal support
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Private Insurance

Long-Term Care (LTC) Policies

$150 – $350 / day

Private LTC policies (Genworth, Mutual of Omaha, Northwestern Mutual, Brighthouse) reimburse daily home care expenses once elimination periods are satisfied.

  • Triggered by 2 of 6 ADLs or cognitive impairment
  • Covers certified home health aides and companions
  • Requires formal EVV timecards and task logs
  • where.care exports 1-click compliant audit statements
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Zero-Stress EVV Care Records for Insurers & Medicaid

Every shift booked through where.care automatically records GPS geofenced clock-in/out timestamps, verified caregiver credentials, and an itemized ADL care log. We provide complete audit packages that insurers and intermediaries approve without delays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Medicare pay for non-medical in-home caregiving?

Standard Medicare Parts A and B only cover short-term, intermittent skilled nursing or therapy following hospitalization. However, many Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans now provide supplemental home care allowances (SSBCI) that cover custodial care hours.

How do I submit where.care records to my LTC insurance provider?

After each visit or weekly care cycle, click "Export Care Record" in your family dashboard. You will receive a clean, itemized EVV statement with GPS coordinates, caregiver licensing numbers, and daily care tasks formatted precisely to insurer submission guidelines.

Are caregiver payments tax deductible?

Yes. If a physician certifies that a senior is chronically ill and requires assistance with at least two ADLs, caregiver expenses may qualify as deductible medical expenses if your total qualifying medical expenses exceed 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). Consult your tax professional for details.