Can I get paid for caring for my dad at my home? I've been caring for my dad (84) for six months now, I give him all my attention.

By filing the application for frail elder waiver, you have taken the step toward qualifying for the home care program best suited to keep your father safely at home.

Select the program that fits from the list of your state's caregiver reimbursement programs. Here are links to the stories of some other community members who asked about home care and caregiver contracts:

https://www.agingcare.com/questions/were-trying-to-draw-up-a-care-agreement-what-is-the-proper-pay-to-receive-for-a-full-time-caregiver-443143.htm?orderBy=helpful

https://www.agingcare.com/questions/i-have-4-parents-that-im-caring-for-at-the-same-time-they-dont-have-a-lot-of-money-but-they-dont-qualify-for-medicaid-can-i-get-paid-as-a-caregiver-440163.htm?orderby=helpful

https://www.agingcare.com/questions/mother-gave-me-access-to-checking-account-did-we-need-contract-431262.htm?orderby=helpful

https://www.agingcare.com/questions/borrow-on-one-of-moms-annuities-179213.htm?orderby=helpful

Your dad can certainly have a caregiver contract drawn up and pay you himself.
If he cannot afford to pay you then your state, Iowa, has a program through the dept of aging that may allow you to be his paid family caregiver—you have to contact the dept of aging to apply. If he’s applied for Medicaid, once he’s assigned an eligibility worker they will determine if he’s eligible for anything through Medicaid. Just keep in mind, pay is minimum wage, there’s no benefits and you won’t receive full time hours.