·Federal program
Medicare Payment for Family Caregiver Training
Medicare payment provision established in the CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule allowing reimbursement for practitioners who train family caregivers to support patients with certain diseases or illnesses. Expanded in CY 2025 to include direct care training and added to the Medicare Telehealth Services List on a provisional basis.
What it offers
Medicare-reimbursed caregiver training delivered by physicians, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, clinical psychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, or speech language pathologists. Training topics include dementia care techniques, wound care, infection control, and decubitus ulcer prevention. Available via telehealth starting CY 2025. No cost to caregiver beyond standard Medicare cost-sharing.
Questions that decide eligibility
GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:
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Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?
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Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?
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Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name.
Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
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What documents do you need from us to start an application?
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Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?