Home Care in Massachusetts

Does MassHealth cover 24 hour care at home?

Adult Foster Care (AFC) is for adults with disabilities who live at home and live professional caregivers. AFC caregivers provide 24 hour care for the individual and are paid by MassHealth.

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

Family members and non-family members (except for legal guardians) can be paid to be a caregiver for a senior relative in Massachusetts.

Does Medicaid pay for home health care in Massachusetts?

MassHealth (the Medicaid program in Massachusetts) will pay for some home health care services through various programs.

Does Massachusetts have IHSS?

Yes, The Home Care Program provides care management and in-home support services to help older adults, people with disabilities, and people with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia successfully age in place within Massachusetts.