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Documentation Made Easy – How to Track Caregiving Hours Accurately

Why Documentation Matters As a paid caregiver, documenting your hours accurately is critical. It ensures you get paid on time, keeps your care plan compliant, and helps agencies prove the care being provided. But between busy schedules and constant care, logging hours can feel tedious. That’s where CaringPays comes in...

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Required Training for Paid Family Caregivers (and How to Prepare)

Training That Builds Confidence Becoming a paid family caregiver doesn’t just mean caring from the heart — it also means meeting professional standards. State programs and agencies require training to ensure caregivers know how to keep loved ones safe, healthy, and supported. At CaringPays, we make caregiver training easy to...

Training & Compliance

What Care Plans Look Like in Medicaid Waiver Programs

Turning Care Into a Coordinated Plan When families care for loved ones at home under a Medicaid waiver program, one of the most important parts of the process is the care plan. It’s the foundation of the participant’s care — outlining what support is needed, who provides it, and how...

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How Long Does Enrollment Take?

How Soon Can You Start Getting Paid? You’ve learned about CaringPays and you’re ready to apply—but how long does it actually take to start receiving payments as a caregiver? The truth is, timelines vary by state, program type, and how quickly paperwork and assessments are completed. At CaringPays, our team...

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What Happens if Your Loved One Goes into the Hospital? (Pay & Program Rules)

When Care Pauses—What You Need to Know Caregiving doesn’t stop when your loved one enters the hospital, but your program payments might. Understanding how hospitalization affects caregiver pay helps families stay prepared and avoid confusion. CaringPays helps caregivers stay compliant, communicate with agencies, and resume payments smoothly when home care...

Enrollment & Process

Caring for a Child with Disabilities – Support Programs for Parents

Parenting Beyond Expectations Parents of children with disabilities often provide round-the-clock care—therapy, education, medications, appointments. Many leave their jobs to ensure their child’s safety and well-being. Thankfully, several programs now pay parents to care for their children at home. At CaringPays, we guide parents through available options that support both...

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