Unlike some Medicaid and VA programs, RubyWell can help any eligible family caregiver get paid, including a spouse or even a friend. You must be at least 18 years old, legally allowed to work in the U.S., and may be required to pass background and/or drug tests to get paid to care for your loved one.

No, you’ll be paid the going hourly rate for home health aides in your area. RubyWell doesn’t take a penny of your earnings.

If you qualify for our program, you’ll need to complete a combination of online and in-person training and pass a test to become a Medicare-certified Home Health Aide.

RubyWell is not a needs-based program, like Medicaid. So we don't require care recipients to meet any income or asset limits. If your family qualifies for RubyWell, the person you care for can hold on to what they've got.

Yes, any money you earn as a certified home health aide or CNA with one of our home health agency partners is taxable.

There is no copay for covered home health care under Original Medicare. If the person you care for qualifies for home health care, they pay $0 for these services.

Medicare Advantage plans must cover at least the same home health benefits as Original Medicare, but they may charge a copayment for home health services, depending on the specific plan.