Does Alabama have financial assistance available for family member who care for their parents in the family member's home?

Alabama has a "Personal Choices" program under Medicaid. This is managed care, they do provide in home care. BUT Medicaid will NOT pay a relative living in the home. Services have to be through a licensed agency who has a contract with the state. It is also called "Cash and Counseling" leading some to believe family can be paid. Not so.

Majority of grown children do not get paid for caring for their elderly parent, unless the parent is financially able to pay from their own pocket. If a parent can afford to pay you, the parent might as well hire a certified trained caregiver… thus allowing you to keep or look for a full-time job so you will have retirement funds.