About
Rishabh Jain is the lead author for Care Jobs USA, where he writes and edits the state-by-state guides on becoming a paid family caregiver, the metro-level wage analyses based on US Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data, and deep dives on state Medicaid programs like New York's CDPAP, California's IHSS, and Texas' STAR+PLUS.
His content focuses on translating dense Medicaid waiver rules, VA caregiver programs, and state-funded support options into practical, step-by-step guidance for caregivers and the families they care for.
Areas of expertise
- State Medicaid HCBS waivers and consumer-directed care programs
- Paid family caregiver eligibility, application processes, and pay rates
- VA caregiver benefits (Aid & Attendance, Veteran Directed Care, PCAFC)
- US caregiver labor market data (BLS Occupational Employment Statistics)
- Caregiver certification pathways (CNA, HHA, PCA) and state training requirements
Editorial standards
Every state and program guide on Care Jobs USA is researched against primary sources — state Medicaid agency documentation, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), state Department of Health publications, and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wage data is anchored to the latest BLS OEWS release and updated each May. Program-specific details (waiver names, spouse-pay rules, application steps) are reviewed quarterly and updated whenever state policy changes.
We do not publish medical advice. Guidance on Medicaid eligibility is general; for specific eligibility determinations, contact your state Medicaid office or a qualified elder-law attorney.