Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions, answered
Everything Georgia families ask us about getting paid to care for a family member, Medicaid eligibility, and how the programs work.
General
Carenbe is a physician-led, private home care provider that partners with Georgia Medicaid programs so eligible families can stay at home instead of in a nursing facility. We guide families through the application process and provide ongoing support.
Structured Family Caregiving (SFC)
SFC is a Medicaid program that lets qualified family members be paid to care for an elderly or disabled family member at home. The family member must need at least 5 hours of care daily, and the caregiver and family member must live in the same home. The caregiver cannot have other employment while serving as the paid caregiver.
Eligibility
Eligibility is based on factors like Medicaid status, medical needs, functional limitations, living arrangements, and financial eligibility.
Caregivers
The caregiver must be related to the person they care for by blood, marriage, or adoption — for example, adult children, parents, siblings, in-laws, or adopted relatives — and must be able to pass a background check. Friends do not qualify.
Conditions That Qualify
Yes. Our goal is to help individuals remain safely at home whenever possible.
Enrollment
Complete our online eligibility check, or call our team for a free consultation.
Payments & Benefits
Payments are made weekly by direct deposit to the caregiver's bank account.
Georgia Medicaid Waivers
The main Georgia Medicaid waivers include GAPP (Georgia Pediatric Program), NOW/COMP (for people with developmental disabilities), SFC (Structured Family Caregiving), PSS (Personal Support Services), and ICWP (Independent Care Waiver Program).
Why Carenbe
At Carenbe, we believe families provide the best care. We help families navigate complex Medicaid programs, understand their options, and get support throughout the process.
Still have questions?
The fastest way to get answers for your family is a quick eligibility check.