Receive a tax-free stipend for the care you already provide. Our Caregiver Stipend Program helps ease financial stress so you can focus on your loved one.
You’ll have direct access to dedicated staff members who are ready to guide you, answer questions, and support your emotional well-being throughout your caregiving journey.
Access care roadmaps, expert insights, and practical caregiving tips designed to help you feel confident and supported—no tech required. Our team makes sure you have the right information, right when you need it.
The Caregiver Stipend Program offers families a way to keep loved ones at home, where they feel most comfortable. Funded by a state health plan, this program provides a monthly stipend to friends or relatives who step into the role of caregiver. It's a supportive option for adults who can't live alone but want to preserve their independence and dignity in a familiar environment.
We begin by understanding your loved one’s daily care requirements. This includes assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)—e.g., bathing, dressing, mobility—and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)—e.g., cooking, shopping, and managing medications. These are just a few examples of many possible care needs. Together, we determine if they meet key criteria and qualifications through Raho Care’s Adult Foster Care program.
Once we confirm eligibility, our team takes care of the paperwork, assessments, and coordination with the state health plan. We’ll make the process smooth and stress-free so you can focus on what matters—your loved one’s well-being.
After approval, you’ll officially become a caregiver through Raho Care. You’ll provide daily support to your family member or friend in the comfort of home—and receive a monthly stipend as part of our Caregiver Stipend Program.
Raho Care offers support and stipend through an adult foster care program for Medicaid-eligible individuals and their families in Massachusetts.
You may qualify if the person you care for:
✔ Is 16 years or older
✔ Is a family member or close friend
✔ Lives in the same home as you
✔ Is eligible for Medicaid
✔ Needs assistance with ADLs and IADLs
Note: In Massachusetts, a spouse cannot serve as the paid caregiver under the Adult Foster Care program
To learn more or check your eligibility:
Understanding the types of care someone may need starts with knowing the difference between ADLs and IADLs.
Activities of Daily Living
These are essential self-care tasks a person needs to manage on a daily basis:
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
These are more complex tasks that support independent living
When someone needs help with ADLs or IADLs, it’s more than just support — it’s a call for recognition. Caregivers perform essential, skilled work every day, and at Raho Care, we believe that work deserves to be seen, supported, and valued.
If you’re caring for a loved one who relies on you for daily tasks, you may be eligible for meaningful support.
Let’s make care count — for everyone involved.
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