Looking for answers about caregiver support in Massachusetts? This FAQ covers what it means to be a caregiver, how to get paid, who qualifies, and how Vitra Health can help. If you’re caring for a loved one at home, this page is for you.
Yes, you may be eligible to receive bi-weekly tax-free payments
It depends on your situation, but many caregivers are eligible through a state-supported program.
The person you’re caring for needs to be a Massachusetts resident that is at least 16 years old, living with a physical, cognitive, or behavioral impairment that is financially eligible for MassHealth.
Call us to get started. We’ll walk you through your options and help you understand if you’re eligible.
Learn more about program qualifications here.
If you help a family member or friend with daily tasks due to illness or disability, you’re likely a caregiver.
Even if it doesn’t feel like a job, what you do matters, and you might qualify for support.
We help you become a paid caregiver for your loved one.
We handle the paperwork, create a personalized care plan, and give you ongoing support from nurses and care managers.
Nope, it’s totally free.
Vitra is funded by government programs, so there’s no cost to you.
Spouses, legal guardians, and parents of minors can’t get paid through this program.
But someone else in the home might qualify. Call us at (508) 297-2022 and we’ll help figure it out.
Yes, depending on the program.
AFC requires live-in care for 21 hours a day, while GAFC is more flexible and allows for outside jobs.
Learn more about program requirements here.
Only if you’re in the Adult Foster Care program.
For the GAFC program, you visit the person in their home each day instead.
Learn more about living requirements here.
We offer Adult Foster Care (AFC), Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC), and Adult Day Health (ADH).
Each program has different benefits depending on your needs.
Learn more about our programs here.
No medical background needed.
We provide a personal care plan and ongoing support to make sure you feel confident in your role.
We’re here to connect clients and caregivers with helpful resources in their communities.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or go to your local Emergency Room.
