Agency-Directed vs Consumer-Directed Care
Both are covered by the CCC Plus Waiver. The difference is who chooses and manages the caregiver — the agency, or you.
With agency-directed care, a home care agency assigns and manages the caregiver. With consumer-directed care, you choose the caregiver — including a family member — and direct the schedule and care.
Families who want a loved one to provide care, or who want maximum control and consistency, usually choose consumer-directed. Those who prefer the agency to handle staffing choose agency-directed.
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CCC Plus Waiver
The Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus) Waiver is the Virginia Medicaid program that lets your loved one receive care at home — and lets family members get paid to provide it.
Get Paid to Care for a Family Member
If you are already caring for someone you love, Virginia Medicaid may pay you for it. The CCC Plus Waiver lets families be hired as caregivers.
Get Paid to Care for Elderly Parents
Adult children across Virginia are paid to care for aging parents through the CCC Plus Waiver. If your parent qualifies for Medicaid, you may too.
Get Paid to Care for a Spouse
Spousal caregiving has special rules under Medicaid. We help you understand the options available in Virginia and which programs may pay you.
Get Paid to Care for a Disabled Adult
Families caring for a disabled adult or adult child may qualify for compensation through Virginia Medicaid waivers. Here is how to find out.
Virginia Caregiver Pay Program
There is no single "Virginia caregiver program" — there are several. Here is how the main paths to getting paid as a caregiver compare.
Is There CDPAP in Virginia?
CDPAP is technically New York's program name. In Virginia, the equivalent is consumer-directed care under the CCC Plus Waiver — and it lets you get paid to care for family.
Consumer Directed Services
Consumer-directed (CD) services put you in charge: you select, schedule, and direct your own caregiver — and that person can be a family member.
Veterans Home Care
Veterans and their families have caregiver-pay options beyond Medicaid. We help you navigate PCAFC, Aid & Attendance, and the VA caregiver stipend.
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Service Areas
Godaelli supports families across Northern Virginia and surrounding regions with CCC Plus Waiver and in-home care.
Virginia Medicaid
Virginia Medicaid covers in-home care for eligible residents — and through the CCC Plus Waiver, it can pay family caregivers too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between agency-directed and consumer-directed care?
With agency-directed care the agency assigns and manages the caregiver. With consumer-directed care you choose the caregiver — including family — and direct the schedule. Both are covered by the CCC Plus Waiver.
Which option lets a family member get paid?
The consumer-directed model. It allows you to hire a relative or trusted friend as the paid caregiver.
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