You're already doing the work. You should be getting paid for it.
Medicaid self-directed care programs pay family caregivers $1,500–3,000/month. Most families don't know these programs exist.
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What happens when you click
The entire journey, with no surprises.
Answer a few questions about your family
A plain-English conversation about your caregiving situation. No forms, no jargon, no account needed.
See your free eligibility summary
We cross-reference your answers with your state's Medicaid programs and show you which ones apply.
Optionally, get your Benefits Blueprint
A personalized enrollment guide with every form, deadline, contact, and step-by-step instruction you need.
The free conversation and summary are yours to keep, whether or not you purchase a Blueprint.
Follow the step-by-step instructions
Your Blueprint walks you through the enrollment process with clear instructions tailored to your state.
Start receiving caregiver payments
Once enrolled, your state's program pays you directly for the care you're already providing.
Qualified families are earning
$1,500–3,000/mo
through Medicaid self-directed care programs
Sources: NYS DOH (CDPAP), CA DHCS (IHSS), WA DSHS (IP) · Verified March 2026
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Everything you need to enroll, in one guide
Eligibility checklist
Know exactly what documents you need before you start.
State program map
Which programs apply to you, with pay rates and contact info.
Application walkthrough
Page-by-page instructions to avoid common denials.
Financial worksheet
Calculate how much support you should receive.
Deadline tracker
Crucial dates to ensure your benefits aren't delayed.
Insider tips
Practical guidance from official enrollment processes.
What families ask us
Yes. The conversation and eligibility check are completely free. No account, no credit card. You'll get a summary of programs you may qualify for at no cost. If you want the full Benefits Blueprint with step-by-step enrollment guidance, that's $49.
That's how we make money. Only from Blueprints, never from selling your data.
No. ClaimSire is an independent, privately operated service. All program data comes from official state Medicaid program documents: Department of Health websites, published rate schedules, and program manuals.
View our data sources for each state in your Benefits Blueprint.
We research each state's Medicaid self-directed care programs directly from official sources. Every data point is source-verified with a named department and verification date.
Example: NY CDPAP rates from NYS DOH, verified March 2026.
No. These programs are specifically designed for family members: spouses, adult children, parents, and other relatives providing daily care. No medical training or certification is required in most states.
In many cases, no. Medicaid caregiver payments to family members living with the care recipient may be tax-exempt under IRS Notice 2014-7 (“difficulty of care” exclusion). Rules vary by state and living arrangement. Your Benefits Blueprint includes tax guidance specific to your situation.
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A personalized Benefits Blueprint covering: your eligibility checklist, the exact programs you likely qualify for, step-by-step application instructions, a financial worksheet, enrollment deadlines, and direct contact information for your state's program offices.
$49 is less than 0.2% of the average first-year benefit ($24,000+).
Why ClaimSire exists
Millions of families provide round-the-clock care for aging parents and never learn that their state has a program to pay them for it. The information is buried in government websites, scattered across county offices, and written in language nobody understands. ClaimSire exists to close that gap. One family at a time. We are a small, independent team. Not a government agency, not an insurance company, not an ad network.
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