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I believe Medicaid runs some programs that provide some pay if you take care of a family member. From what I understand, it really does not pay much. Here's a site that tells you how to start if you are interested. https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/getting-paid-as-caregiver/
Joconyiasorrell, the vast majority of grown children who are taking care of their parent do not get paid, unless their parent can pay them from their own savings.
Medicaid [different from Medicare] has programs where one can get paid, but that varies from State to State. You would never be paid for 168 hour week, you'd be lucky to get paid for a few hours per day, at minimum wage [again, this varies]. The taxpayers fund Medicaid.
I see from your profile you work full-time, and that Mom lives in your house. Please do not quit, you are too young. Your Mom is only 77 years old, and I see she has Alzheimer's. With the different stages of Alzheimer's, you would find yourself working 168 hours per week, with zero time to yourself. Please note, up to 40% of family caregivers died leaving behind the love one they were caring. Those are not good odds.
Could Mom budget to have an experienced caregiver come into your home while you are at work? I did that for my Dad, so I could continue with my career. Dad had saved so he could budget for the expense. It worked out beautifully.
This is one of the most common questions Forum gets and there's lots of information and other questions if you go up to the search spyglass next to your avatar and type in "getting paid as caregiver". However, do know that you can never get paid enough for this in home 24/7 care, and we see over and over again people who have done this for years, then end with the home being sold for medicaid clawback fees, and they are homeless, without a good job history, and actually headed to a shelter to attempt to get a roof over their heads as they slowly build a job history, and save enough for a room in someone else's home. Think very carefully about this. This may be the answer for you for a while, but it isn't a career choice, and it is very difficult to be with an elder without relief in this manner. Wishing you the best.
There are small programs in some states that may allow this. There may be guidance through the va.
If she is 24 7 and still has a house, the governments general position is that it’s going to be up to her or heirs to provide care, particularly where inheritance is involved. This is not a moneymaking endeavor
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/getting-paid-as-caregiver/
Medicaid [different from Medicare] has programs where one can get paid, but that varies from State to State. You would never be paid for 168 hour week, you'd be lucky to get paid for a few hours per day, at minimum wage [again, this varies]. The taxpayers fund Medicaid.
I see from your profile you work full-time, and that Mom lives in your house. Please do not quit, you are too young. Your Mom is only 77 years old, and I see she has Alzheimer's. With the different stages of Alzheimer's, you would find yourself working 168 hours per week, with zero time to yourself. Please note, up to 40% of family caregivers died leaving behind the love one they were caring. Those are not good odds.
Could Mom budget to have an experienced caregiver come into your home while you are at work? I did that for my Dad, so I could continue with my career. Dad had saved so he could budget for the expense. It worked out beautifully.
However, do know that you can never get paid enough for this in home 24/7 care, and we see over and over again people who have done this for years, then end with the home being sold for medicaid clawback fees, and they are homeless, without a good job history, and actually headed to a shelter to attempt to get a roof over their heads as they slowly build a job history, and save enough for a room in someone else's home.
Think very carefully about this. This may be the answer for you for a while, but it isn't a career choice, and it is very difficult to be with an elder without relief in this manner.
Wishing you the best.
If she is 24 7 and still has a house, the governments general position is that it’s going to be up to her or heirs to provide care, particularly where inheritance is involved. This is not a moneymaking endeavor