Paying for care in Idaho
Getting paid to care for a family member in Idaho
Yes. In Idaho, a family member can be paid to give care through Certified Family Homes. A spouse cannot be paid through any of these programs.
Respite care for family caregivers in Idaho
Yes. In Idaho, family caregivers can get respite through two programs on record: A&D Waiver respite care and Idaho Family Caregiver Support Program.
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Programs on record
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Aged and Disabled (A&D) Waiver
Medicaid waiver
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Other state program
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Respite program
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Idaho Family Caregiver Support Program
Respite program
How to apply
Aged and Disabled (A&D) Waiver
- How to apply
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Two steps. First apply for Medicaid online through idalink, by phone or at a field office, or by mail or fax. Then take part in a Level of Care Determination, which decides whether the person needs the kind of care a nursing home provides. If income is too high for regular Medicaid, a higher income limit can apply once the person meets that level of care.
Source: Apply for Medicaid for Elderly or Disabled Adults (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare)Checked
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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, to apply for Medicaid by phone (toll free).
Source: Apply for Medicaid for Elderly or Disabled Adults (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare)Checked
Certified Family Homes
- How to apply
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To have Medicaid pay, apply for Medicaid by calling the Department's Benefits Customer Service Center at the number below. Each resident is assessed for functional, medical and behavioral needs, and the provider and resident write a plan of service from that assessment.
Source: Certified Family Homes (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, page updated 9-30-2026)Checked
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Benefits Customer Service Center, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Source: Certified Family Homes (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, page updated 9-30-2026)Checked
A&D Waiver respite care
- How to apply
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Two steps. First apply for Medicaid online through idalink, by phone or at a field office, or by mail or fax. Then take part in a Level of Care Determination, which decides whether the person needs the kind of care a nursing home provides. If income is too high for regular Medicaid, a higher income limit can apply once the person meets that level of care.
Source: Apply for Medicaid for Elderly or Disabled Adults (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare)Checked
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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, to apply for Medicaid by phone (toll free).
Source: Apply for Medicaid for Elderly or Disabled Adults (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare)Checked
Idaho Family Caregiver Support Program
- How to apply
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Contact your local Area Agency on Aging. The Idaho Commission on Aging's page has a map to find the nearest one.
Source: Idaho Family Caregiver Support Program (Idaho Commission on Aging)Checked
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Idaho Commission on Aging.
Source: Idaho Family Caregiver Support Program (Idaho Commission on Aging)Checked
Sources
How we verify explains these dates.
- Apply for Medicaid for Elderly or Disabled Adults (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare) checked
- Certified Family Homes (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, page updated 9-30-2026) checked
- Idaho Family Caregiver Support Program (Idaho Commission on Aging) checked
- IDAPA 16.03.19, Certified Family Homes (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare) checked
- IDAPA 16.03.26, Medicaid Plan Benefits, sections 540 to 545, Aged and Disabled (A&D) Waiver Services (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare) checked