Paid.Care qualifies and trains family and friend caregivers to receive weekly payment for providing in-home support to elderly or disabled loved ones. The service navigates eligibility requirements across various state Medicaid and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) programs. Through dedicated support and a mobile application, the company facilitates payment processing and offers ongoing care coaching for caregivers.
Funding
$30K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Millions of Americans provide unpaid care for family members, often facing financial strain and a lack of adequate support. Navigating complex state Medicaid programs and other government assistance options to receive compensation for caregiving can be challenging and time-consuming.
Solution
Paid.care offers a W2 caregiver solution that simplifies the process for family members to get paid for providing in-home care. The platform qualifies and trains family caregivers, connecting them with state Medicaid programs and other government programs that offer compensation. Paid.care provides dedicated care coaches to guide caregivers through eligibility, training, and the payment process. The Paid.care app facilitates communication with care experts, tracks caregiving hours, and manages payments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes family members and friends who are currently providing or are interested in providing in-home care for loved ones, including children, elderly parents, and disabled spouses.
Features
- Eligibility checks for various state Medicaid programs, HCBS programs, consumer-directed programs, and veteran-directed care programs
- Training and certifications to elevate caregiver skills
- 1:1 care coaching via the Paid.care app
- Mobile app to track caregiving hours, manage shifts, and communicate with care coaches
- Facilitation of Medicaid-funded payments
- Financial coaching to mitigate the financial impact of caregiving
- W2 employment with benefits and potential sign-on bonus for qualified caregivers