Paying for care in North Dakota
Getting paid to care for a family member in North Dakota
Yes. In North Dakota, a family member can be paid to give care through Family Personal Care and Family Home Care. A spouse can be paid through Family Home Care.
Respite care for family caregivers in North Dakota
Yes. In North Dakota, family caregivers can get respite through three programs on record: Respite Care Service, Family Caregiver Support Program and Lifespan Respite Care Grant Service.
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Programs on record
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Medicaid Waiver for Home and Community Based Services
Medicaid waiver
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Medicaid waiver
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Other state program
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Respite program
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Family Caregiver Support Program
Respite program
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Lifespan Respite Care Grant Service
Respite program
How to apply
Medicaid Waiver for Home and Community Based Services
- How to apply
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Contact Adult and Aging Services at the ND Department of Health and Human Services, through the Aging and Disability Resource-LINK, for more information or to apply for home and community-based services funded through the department.
Source: Home and Community-Based Long Term Care (ND Department of Health and Human Services)Checked
- Phone
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The Aging and Disability Resource-LINK, toll free. Relay ND TTY: 711.
Source: Home and Community-Based Long Term Care (ND Department of Health and Human Services)Checked
Family Personal Care
- How to apply
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Contact Adult and Aging Services at the ND Department of Health and Human Services, through the Aging and Disability Resource-LINK, for more information or to apply for home and community-based services funded through the department.
Source: Home and Community-Based Long Term Care (ND Department of Health and Human Services)Checked
Family Home Care
- How to apply
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Contact Adult and Aging Services at the ND Department of Health and Human Services, through the Aging and Disability Resource-LINK, for more information or to apply for home and community-based services funded through the department.
Source: Home and Community-Based Long Term Care (ND Department of Health and Human Services)Checked
Respite Care Service
- How to apply
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Contact Adult and Aging Services at the ND Department of Health and Human Services, through the Aging and Disability Resource-LINK, for more information or to apply for home and community-based services funded through the department.
Source: Home and Community-Based Long Term Care (ND Department of Health and Human Services)Checked
Family Caregiver Support Program
- How to apply
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Contact the ND Aging and Disability Resource-LINK, or apply online.
Source: Family Caregiver Support Program (ND Department of Health and Human Services)Checked
- Phone
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1-855-GO2LINK, toll free. 711 (TTY).
Source: Family Caregiver Support Program (ND Department of Health and Human Services)Checked
- Apply online
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Start the online application (carechoice.nd.assistguide.net)
Source: Family Caregiver Support Program (ND Department of Health and Human Services)Checked
Lifespan Respite Care Grant Service
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Requests are accepted only from agencies working with caregivers and care recipients; Aging Services does not accept referrals directly from caregivers or family. The agency submits the Lifespan Respite Care Grant Respite Care Application (SFN 548), and Aging Services must approve every request in advance.
Source: Lifespan Respite Care Grant Service (ND Department of Health and Human Services)Checked
Sources
How we verify explains these dates.
- Family Caregiver Support Program (ND Department of Health and Human Services) checked
- Family Home Care 525-05-30-30, HCBS Policies and Procedures (ND Department of Health and Human Services, revised 10/01/2025) checked
- Family Personal Care 525-05-30-32, HCBS Policies and Procedures (ND Department of Health and Human Services, revised 07/01/2026) checked
- Home and Community-Based Long Term Care (ND Department of Health and Human Services) checked
- Lifespan Respite Care Grant Service (ND Department of Health and Human Services) checked
- Medicaid Waiver for Home and Community Based Services 525-05-25-10 (ND Department of Health and Human Services, revised 10/01/25) checked
- Respite Care Service 525-05-30-55 (ND Department of Health and Human Services, revised 05/01/23) checked