Massachusetts Elder Care Subsidies & Grants (2026)
Massachusetts offers 3 major home care waiver programs for eligible residents. An estimated $142 million in elder care benefits goes unclaimed in Massachusetts each year.
Massachusetts Elder Care Programs (2026)
| Program Name | Type | Waitlist Status | Apply |
|---|
Massachusetts Medicaid Waiver Programs
Massachusetts's Medicaid program is administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Contact them at (617) 727-7750 to begin the application process.
- MassHealth Adult Foster Care
- Group Adult Foster Care
- Home Care
Income limits for Massachusetts Medicaid in 2026: $3,715/month for an individual and $7,430/month for a couple. Asset limits and other requirements vary by program.
Browse by Subsidy Type in Massachusetts
Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow Medicaid to pay for home care, personal assis...
VA Aid & Attendance
The VA Aid & Attendance benefit is a tax-free pension enhancement for eligible veterans and survivin...
State Home Care Subsidy
State home care subsidy programs provide direct financial assistance to pay for in-home personal car...
Respite Care Grant
Respite care grants provide temporary relief to unpaid family caregivers by funding substitute care ...
Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver support programs provide training, counseling, financial assistance, and community connect...
Find Programs by City in Massachusetts
Select your city for local Area Agency on Aging contacts and city-specific program guides.
Overwhelmed by the Paperwork?
Our Grant Concierge service handles the application process for you. Founding member rate: $99 (regular $499).
Join the Waitlist