🔧 Free Tools & Templates
Calculators, quizzes, scripts, and checklists you can use right now. No sign-up. No cost. No catch.
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Reading about benefits is one thing. Actually getting them is another. These free tools help you take action — find programs in your state, calculate care costs, know what to say on the phone, and check off what to do before leaving the hospital. Use them right now.
Quiz · 6 questions · 2 minutes
Can I Get Paid to Care for a Family Member?
Answer 6 questions. Find the exact Medicaid program in your state that can pay a family caregiver — with the real program name, pay rate, and who qualifies.
All 50 states covered with real program names
Hourly pay rates shown per state
Spouse rules included — varies by state
VA programs if the person is a veteran
Phone script to call with right now
Quiz · 12 questions · 3 minutes
Caregiver Burnout Quiz
Find out how burned out you are right now — and get a personal plan with real resources based on your score.
Based on the Zarit Burden Interview — used by doctors
Scores 0–48 across 4 burnout levels
Personal action plan for your level
Free respite and mental health resources included
Calculator · All 50 states · 422 metros
Care Cost Calculator
See what home care, adult day care, assisted living, and nursing homes actually cost in your state and metro area right now.
2025 CareScout data — all 50 states
Narrows down to 422 metro areas
Hourly, daily, monthly, and annual costs
5 types of care compared side by side
Scripts · 7 situations · Copy & use
Phone Scripts for Caregivers
Exact words to say when calling Medicaid, Medicare, hospitals, insurance companies, and the VA. Includes what to say if they tell you no.
Hospital discharge appeal
Medicare denial appeal
Medicaid waiver and paid caregiver call
Insurance prior authorization fight
Nursing home concern and VA benefits
Checklists · 5 topics · Print-friendly
Free Caregiver Checklists
Five checklists covering the situations caregivers face most. Check items off on your phone or print and bring with you.
Hospital admission — 18 items
Hospital discharge — 17 items
Medication log — printable table
Legal & financial documents — 22 items
Emergency information sheet for first responders
Not sure which tool to use first?
If you are wondering whether you can get paid — start with the quiz. If you are heading to the hospital — grab the checklist. If you need to make a call — get the phone scripts.