A Family Caregiver Payment Program by MBS Health Network
Supporting Families. Empowering Caregivers.
Launching November 2025
Millions of families provide daily care for loved ones without support or compensation. MBS Health Network is proud to introduce Compensated Care™, a life-changing program that recognizes the vital role of family caregivers by offering financial stipends, training, and resources to help them thrive while caring for others.
Why This Program Matters
Across the country, unpaid family caregivers provide essential care that keeps loved ones safe, supported, and at home—yet their work often goes unrecognized. Compensated Care™ empowers eligible caregivers to receive financial support, training, and wellness tools while continuing to care for aging, chronically ill, or disabled family members.
This program helps reduce burnout, validate caregiving as essential work, and ease the financial burden on families who step in to care for their loved ones.
Family caregivers are the invisible backbone of our healthcare system. Compensated Care™ helps lighten the burden by:
- Offering monthly stipends to qualified family caregivers
- Providing free training & certification in basic caregiving
- Ensuring access to wellness kits, evaluations, and peer support
- Connecting families to long-term care options and Medicaid waivers
✅ Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be providing daily or weekly care to an adult relative (60+ or with a qualifying disability or chronic illness)
- Live in the same home or provide in-home care
- Not already be receiving compensation through another caregiver program
- Be 18 years or older
- Live in Monroe, Lehigh, or Northampton County, PA
📌 Care recipients may be required to submit a medical verification form or provider diagnosis.
📝 Pre-enrollment begins October 2025
🧰 Services Offered
Enrolled caregivers receive:
💵 Monthly Stipend or Hourly Pay
📄 Caregiver Readiness Evaluation
🎓 Online & In-Person Training Options
📦 Starter Wellness & Resource Kit
🧠 Ongoing Support and Case Management
📘 Caregiver Wellness Workbook & Tracker
🪜 Step-by-Step Enrollment
- Submit Application Form (via secure HIPAA-compliant platform)
- Upload Required Documentation (ID, address, medical note)
- Caregiver Evaluation Interview
- Approval & Orientation Session
- Receive First Payment or Kit (based on pay model selected)
- Ongoing Support Check-ins (quarterly)
🚨 Limited spots in the pilot phase. Priority given to underserved communities.
📥 Apply to Become a Paid Caregiver
📆 First Cohort Launches: November 2025
❓ FAQs
Q: Can I be paid to care for a parent, spouse, or sibling?
A: Yes, as long as they qualify based on medical need and you’re not already being paid through another public benefit program.
Q: How much will I be paid?
A: Monthly stipend amounts are based on hours of care provided and funding source—typically between $200–$500/month or $12–$15/hour.
Q: Will I need to quit my job to join this program?
A: No. Many part-time caregivers are eligible to receive a stipend while continuing to work elsewhere.
Q: Is this open to undocumented caregivers?
A: You must have valid U.S. work authorization to receive payment. However, non-payment kits and training may still be available.