Home Care in Kentucky

Can a family member get paid to be a caregiver in Kentucky?

Family members in Kentucky, including spouses and adult children are allowed to be hired and paid are a caregiver.

How do I become a caregiver in Kentucky?

There are different requirements to becoming a caregiver in Kentucky based on what kind of services you will be providing. Certified Nursing Aides (CNA) must complete a state approved CNA schooling program. If you're going to be a caregiver being paid under Medicaid you must be a certified Home Health Aide.

Does Ky Medicaid cover in home care?

For persons with limited financial resources, Medicaid pays for nursing home care. For those who wish to live at home or in assisted living, sometimes Medicaid will pay for care in those locations if it can be obtained at a lower cost than in a nursing home. It does this through “Medicaid Waivers,” which are also called Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers or Waiver Funded Services.