News and Updates

Difficulty of Care (DOC) Payments Difficulty of Care (DOC) payments are payments made to eligible caregivers who provide care and support to individuals with disabilities in the caregiver’s home. These payments are intended to help offset the additional costs associated with providing care.

For more information regarding Difficulty of Care payments and New Jersey tax treatment, please click the link below.
Taxation link

If you have questions or need assistance obtaining documentation related to your DOC payments, please contact
AwCPayroll@nj.easterseals.com.

AWC Quarterly Information Session – March 2026

Update: New Timesheet Submission Deadline 2025