Caregiver Compensation - Connecticut

Connecticut offers three ways to get paid as a family caregiver.

1. Connecticut Community First Choice: is designed to allow elderly and/or disabled individuals who would otherwise require care in a nursing facility to remain at home. This program allows friends and family members to be hired and paid for providing personal care services. 

Program Requirements

• MUST be a Connecticut resident 

  • IF under 65, MUST be Medicaid eligible 

  • MUST require nursing facility level of care

  • Spouses and legal guardians are not eligible 

Contact Number: 211 (Connecticut CommunityCare)

2. Personal Care Assistance Program” assists elderly and disabled adults who cannot complete activities of daily living remain at home. This consumer-directed program enables care recipients to choose, train, and schedule their care and caregivers.

Program Requirements

• MUST be a Connecticut resident

  • MUST be 18+

  • MUST have a recognized disability 

  • MUST require assistance with at least TWO daily living activities

  • MUST be Medicaid eligible

  • Spouses are not eligible 

Contact Number: 800-445-5394 (Department of Social Services)

3. Statewide Respite Care Program: is a non-Medicaid program that helps the caregivers of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and similar conditions. This program offers respite care that is designed to offer the primary caregiver a break. 

Program Requirements

• MUST be a Connecticut resident

  • MUST have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or related dementia condition

  • MUST meet program's financial eligibility (see website)

  • All 18+ caregivers eligible (Except Spouses)  

Contact Number: 1-800-356-5502 (Connecticut Area Agency on Aging)