Trying to Understand How Medicaid Covers Home Care in Chicago? We Break It Down.

21/04/2025 10 min
Trying to Understand How Medicaid Covers Home Care in Chicago? We Break It Down.

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In this episode, we explain how the Illinois Medicaid Paid Caregiver Program works—especially if you're looking to become a caregiver for your elderly parent or loved one. While the process may seem confusing at first, we simplify how Medicaid, care coordination units (CCUs), and home care agencies like AUAF work together to make in-home caregiving possible.You’ll learn:How Illinois Medicaid helps cover home care—even if indirectlyWhat role Home Care Powered by AUAF plays in the caregiver processHow to become a paid caregiver for your parent or loved oneWhat to do if your loved one doesn’t qualify for MedicaidHow CCUs assess eligibility and what the typical requirements areWhy working with an agency simplifies everything from training to payThe benefits of AUAF’s $20/hour pay rate and continued caregiver supportIf you’re in Chicago or anywhere in Illinois and wondering if you can care for your parent at home while earning a fair wage, this episode has the answers.📞 Ready to apply? Call (773)-912-0587 to speak with our team today.📝 Full blog: Home Care in Chicago: Illinois Medicaid Paid Caregiver Program ExplainedThanks for listening to the Home Care Powered by AUAF Podcast. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone exploring home care options.📍 Based in Chicago | Supporting families across Illinois 🌐 Visit our website: homecare-aid.comLet’s make caring for your loved ones easier, together.Thank you for listening to the Home Care Powered by AUAF Podcast Your trusted source for in-home senior care guidance across Chicagoland. Stay connected with us: 📍 Visit our website: www.homecare-aid.com 📍 Main Office Location: 4343 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 Phone Number: (773)-912-0587 Want to become a paid caregiver? Learn how to care for a family member and earn income through the Illinois Community Care Program. We offer multilingual support — including Spanish, Polish, Farsi, Arabic, and Russian. Our team is here to ensure every family can get the care they deserve, in the language they prefer. Follow us for updates and resources: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Let us support your caregiving journey—every step of the way. 💙

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