South Dakota: Get Paid to Care for a Loved One on Medicaid

South Dakota Caregivers are using AAA Advantage Home-care to get compensation they deserve for the care they provide a Medicaid recipient. Get started below.

Who Qualifies for Paid Caregiving in South Dakota? If you are a:

Child

Sibling

Spouse

Of a Medicaid Recipient, you may be eligible to be compensated for your care.

Get the pay you deserve for the care you provide.

You are likely eligible if your care recipient:

has a certified medical need for services (we'll walk you through how to determine this)

is covered under medicaid

Is not a resident of a hospital, nursing facility, or an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF)

How it works

Our team will guide you through the entire process.

Step 1

We Check Your Eligibility

Step 2

We Collect Needed Forms

Step 3

An in-person assessment is scheduled

Step 4

Get approved and start getting paid for your care

FAQs

How much do caregivers get paid and how often?

Caregivers are paid $16 per hour, with bi-weekly direct deposit payments every other Friday.

Who pays me — your company or the state?

You are paid directly by our company, not the state. We handle payroll and direct deposit for all caregivers.

How many hours can I work per week?

Hours vary based on your client’s needs and your availability. Most caregivers work 20–70 hours per month.

How long can we be enrolled in the program?

You can be enrolled for life. There is no hard limit on how long caregivers can be compensated for care.

How long does it take to start getting paid?

Once your client’s case is approved, the state takes up to 45 days to authorize care and release funds.

Can I get paid to care for a family member?

Yes. Relatives, friends, and neighbors can be paid caregivers — but parents of minors cannot.

Will this income affect my other government benefits?

This is a W-2 position, and income may impact certain benefits like SSI or Medicaid, depending on your situation.

Who qualifies for the program?

Clients must:

Have Medicaid
Need help with daily tasks (ADLs)
Not be a resident of a hospital, nursing facility, or an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF)
Have no responsible relative available to help

What kind of tasks can I be paid for?

You can be paid for hands-on help with:

ADLs (e.g., bathing, dressing, toileting)
IADLs (e.g., meal prep, laundry, shopping)
Complex care (e.g., wound care, catheter care, feeding tubes)

What government programs support this care?

South Dakota’s Hope Waiver is funded through Medicaid and managed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS).