Consumer Directed Care

Consumer Directed Services in Virginia

Consumer-directed (CD) services put you in charge: you select, schedule, and direct your own caregiver — and that person can be a family member.

Family caregiver getting paid to care for an elderly loved one at home in Virginia — Godaelli Home Care

Under Virginia's CCC Plus Waiver, families can choose consumer-directed services instead of agency-directed care. With CD services, the care recipient (or their representative) hires the caregiver, sets the schedule, and directs the care.

This is the option families use to pay a relative or trusted friend for care. Godaelli serves as your services facilitator and fiscal agent, handling compliance and payroll.

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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.

Agency vs Consumer Directed

Both are covered by the CCC Plus Waiver. The difference is who chooses and manages the caregiver — the agency, or you.

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.

Compare

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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 are consumer-directed services in Virginia?

Consumer-directed (CD) services under the CCC Plus Waiver let the care recipient choose, schedule, and direct their own caregiver — including a family member — instead of using an agency.

Who can be my consumer-directed caregiver?

Family members and trusted friends are eligible. Godaelli serves as your services facilitator and fiscal agent, handling compliance and payroll.

Accepted by All Virginia MCOs

We work with all major Managed Care Organizations in Virginia.

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UnitedHealthcare
Sentara Health Plans
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