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Will my stipend be taxable income? No. the stipend is a VA enhanced service and is not considered taxable income.

The VA will assign a rating based on the extent of the veteran's service-connected disabilities. In order to be eligible for the VA caregiver program, the veteran's disability rating must be 70% or higher. In some cases, the VA may also consider the veteran's age and income when assigning a rating.

Medicaid Options. Of all the programs that pay family members as caregivers, Medicaid is the most common source of payment. Medicaid has eligibility requirements that apply to the program participant and it has rules that dictate who is allowed to provide them with care.

What is VA Form 10-10CG used for? To apply for VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. VA will use the information on this form to assist in determining your eligibility. An eligible Veteran may appoint one (1) Primary Family Caregiver and up to two (2) Secondary Family Caregivers.

If your loved one qualifies for Medicaid in Virginia, Medicaid-funded programs may be available to help you get paid for the family caregiving work you do. You can't be the spouse of the person you are caring for, you must be an adult over 18, and you may also need to fit other criteria to qualify.

þ For example, the GS rate at grade 4, step 1, in Dallas, Texas, for 2022 was $34,916 annually. þ Thus, the monthly stipend amount for a Primary Family Caregiver of an eligible Veteran in Dallas, Texas, at this rate ($34,916, divided by 12 multiplied by 0.625) was approximately $1,818.54 in 2022.