Already caring for your family. Let’s get you paid for it.
Through Indiana Medicaid programs like PathWays for Aging and the Health & Wellness Waiver, a family member or friend may be able to get paid to care for a loved one at home. Guardian Home Care of IN helps you check eligibility, handles the paperwork, and supports you every step of the way.
See If You Qualify
Tell us a little about your situation and a care specialist will call you back — usually the same day.
Accepted Plans & Programs
It’s as easy as 1-2-3
From your first call to your first paycheck, our team guides you through every step.
Check your eligibility
Call or fill out our short form. We’ll review your loved one’s Indiana Medicaid coverage, health plan, and which program fits — PathWays for Aging or the Health & Wellness Waiver.
Apply and get approved
Our team handles the paperwork, background checks, and coordination with your case manager and health plan, and walks you through every requirement.
You get paid — they get care
Once approved, you’re set up as your loved one’s paid caregiver, with Guardian Home Care of IN supporting you with scheduling, payroll, and ongoing guidance.
Eligibility at a glance
Eligibility depends mainly on the person receiving care. If they qualify, they can often choose a trusted family member or friend as their caregiver.
The person receiving care
- Lives in Indiana
- Has Indiana Medicaid, or may qualify for it
- Is 60 or older (PathWays for Aging), or under 60 with a disability (Health & Wellness Waiver)
- Needs help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or meals
The family caregiver
- A family member, relative, or close friend, 18 or older
- Already caring for — or ready to care for — your loved one
- Able to pass a background check
- Included in your loved one’s approved Medicaid care plan
Medicare alone isn’t enough — these are Indiana Medicaid programs. Not sure if your loved one qualifies? Check eligibility or call 317-268-5099.
Whether you give care or need it, we’ll help
Start as the family caregiver or as the person who needs care — the process is the same, and our team guides you through it.
I want to get paid to care for my loved one
Already helping a parent, relative, or friend with daily care? You may be able to get paid for the care you already provide.
- Free eligibility check over the phone
- We handle enrollment and paperwork
- Ongoing support once you’re caregiving
I want my loved one to care for me
Need help at home? Choose someone you already know and trust as your caregiver — or let us match you with one of our professional caregivers.
- Care at home from someone you trust
- Professional caregivers available if needed
- Already approved? We can help you switch providers
Support with everyday living
Paid caregivers help with the daily tasks that let a loved one stay safe, comfortable, and independent at home.
Personal care
Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
Homemaking
Light housekeeping, laundry, and keeping the home organized.
Meal preparation
Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
Medication reminders
Helping your loved one stay on schedule with medications.
Companionship
Conversation, activities, and emotional support.
Respite care
Short-term relief so family caregivers can rest and recharge.
Proudly serving Central Indiana
Based in Indianapolis, we support family caregivers and care recipients across the metro area and surrounding counties.
Local experience with Indiana Medicaid
PathWays & waiver know-how
We work directly with case managers and health plans — Anthem, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare — to move your application forward without unnecessary delays.
Care that stays in the family
Your loved one is cared for by someone they already know and trust, with the structure and support to succeed.
Trusted in Indiana
A proud member of the Indiana Association for Home & Hospice Care (IAHHC) and the Indy Chamber.
Got questions about getting paid to care?
In many cases, an adult child, other relative, or close friend can be approved as a paid caregiver. Whether a spouse or other legally responsible relative can be paid depends on the program and service your loved one qualifies for — we’ll check your situation on the first call.
We accept Indiana Medicaid and work with PathWays for Aging (for adults 60 and older) through Anthem, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare, as well as the Health & Wellness Waiver (for adults under 60 with disabilities).
Pay depends on the program, your loved one’s approved care plan, and the level of care they need. We’ll walk you through what to expect for your situation before you enroll.
Help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meals, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and companionship — based on your loved one’s approved care plan.
Medicare alone isn’t enough — these are Indiana Medicaid programs. If your loved one may qualify, we can point you in the right direction to apply. We also offer private pay home care if you need to start sooner.
Yes. If your loved one is already approved, we’ll coordinate with their case manager and health plan to switch providers as smoothly as possible.
Let’s find out what you qualify for
Call our Indianapolis office or fill out the form above, and a member of our team will walk you through your options — whether you give care or need it.