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Paying for care in West Virginia

Getting paid to care for a family member in West Virginia

Depends. In West Virginia, whether a family member can be paid depends on the program's rules, which the page on getting paid sets out with their sources.

Respite care for family caregivers in West Virginia

Yes. In West Virginia, family caregivers can get respite through one program on record: FAIR (Family Alzheimer's In-Home Respite).

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Programs on record

How to apply

Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW)

How to apply

Have your treating physician, advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant complete and sign a Medical Necessity Evaluation Request (MNER) form. You, a family member or the clinician can send it to the program's Utilization Management Contractor by fax, mail or electronically. You then get a Long-Term Care financial application, which you have 60 days to complete. Once financial eligibility is set, the Utilization Management Contractor contacts you to schedule an assessment (the PAS) of your medical eligibility.

Source: Chapter 501, Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW), BMS Provider Manual (West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services, effective June 1, 2026)Checked

Personal Options

How to apply

Once you are on the waiver, choose the Personal Options model instead of the Traditional (agency) model. You elect the member-directed option, then work with your resource consultant to enroll, add your personal attendants, build a spending plan for your budget and make a backup plan for staffing.

Source: Chapter 501, Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW), BMS Provider Manual (West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services, effective June 1, 2026)Checked

FAIR (Family Alzheimer's In-Home Respite)

How to apply

Call your county aging provider, or contact the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services.

Source: FAIR (Family Alzheimer's In-Home Respite) (West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services)Checked

Phone

(304) 558-3317 or (877) 987-3646

West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services.

Source: FAIR (Family Alzheimer's In-Home Respite) (West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services)Checked

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