You May Be Eligible!
Are you currently a family caregiver? Or does one of your family members want to act as a caregiver for you, but can’t afford to stop working? Find out today if you’re eligible for Pennsylvania’s Family Caregiver Program!”
Fill out this form to find out! We’ll check to see if you’re eligible to apply — then Medicaid and your health plan will determine your final eligibility.
Family Caregivers get PAID, and also get the support they deserve. Make the switch to WellSprings Home Care today!
Change your life – in 3 steps
Discover the power of loving care with our simple 3-steps process
Assessment
“Are you on a Medicaid Waiver?” if not, our partner can help!
Choose Your Caregiver
Your daughter, son, relative, or friend — anyone except your spouse.
You Get Care – They Get Paid
You get ongoing care from a person who loves you . They get compensated for their time, so they can pay their bills too!
WellSprings Home Care Is Born
With the fulfillment of carefully selecting the right aide for his grandmother, Justin decided that he wanted to help other families with similar needs. And so, WellSprings Home Care was created.
Serving the cities of Downingtown, West Chester, and Malvern, our home care services allow your loved one to go about their normal routines with the extra assistance he or she may need along the way.
Home care services provide you with peace of mind, knowing that your parent or relative is being given the correct care, while you can still go about your normal routines, as well!
Family Caregivers Deserve Care and Support Too
Family Caregivers are individuals such as a partner, family member, friend or neighbor that assists in caring for a loved one on a consistent basis. In most scenarios, family caregivers are unpaid causing strain on their family, time, and finances. Some of the problems facing Family Caregivers are:
Our Family Caregiver Program
With the WellSprings Home Care Family Caregiver Program, we offer the training and hiring of family caregivers to give them a great hourly pay rate, liability insurance, taking care of payroll taxes and offering benefits to them and their family. Family Caregivers also must meet all the State and Medicaid requirements including but not limited to Criminal Background Checks, Tuberculosis Testing, Competency/Hipaa Testing and SSN Verifications. To become a Paid Family Caregiver there are several options available to choose from.
Do you have this Medicaid Card?
What do clients get when they have a loved one caring for them?
- 29% lower hospitalization rate
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Coverage from the agency if needed
- Family Member is fully insured through WellSprings
What do Caregivers (Family or Friends) get?
- Instant Daily Pay
- Caregiver Training and Support
- Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
If you think you will qualify for Medicaid, give us a call and our partner can help you fill out the application!
Nope! This is completely funded by Medicaid.
We always recommend you have 2 caregivers sign up with us, that way one can offer coverage for the other.
No, unfortunately the State does not allow a spouse in the program at this time.
Yes! Give us a call and we can take the reins for you.
You and your caregiver/client decide on a schedule that works best for both of you.
Yes, you have the option to choose which benefit plan works best for you!
No! We will provide everything you need including the training
Pay is bi-weekly but soon switching to weekly. You will also have Instant Pay!
Pay and benefits are dependent on location, call us to find out!
What Do People Say About
WellSprings Home Care?
We are the highest rated home care agency in Google for Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Bucks county.
Statistics of Unpaid Family Caregivers
According to the AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving:
- 43.5 million adults in the US have provided caregiving services with no compensation.
- The average caregiver works 24 hours per week unpaid, while many report caregiving over 40 hours per week with no pay.
- Health: 22% of caregivers have reported a decline in their own health due to the strain of caregiving.
According ClearCare
- 61% of family caregivers suffer from depression.
Source: https://www.clearcareonline.com/blog/family-caregiving/the-acute-challenges-of-family-caregiving/
According to UnitedHealthCare
- The ratio of family caregivers that are able to provide care is declining from 7:1 in 2010 to 4:1 in 2030. This means fewer family members are able to assist with unpaid care as time passes.
- 4 out of 10 family caregivers report financial strains due to caregiving
Source: https://www.uhccommunityandstate.com/articles/family-caregivers–challenges-and-opportunities.html
