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I don't know about getting paid for full-time help, but most states do allow Medicaid to pay for a few hours of help each week. You'll have to check with your social services dept. to see what your mom may qualify for.
No, you likely cannot, but if your mom qualifies for Medicaid and is on it you certain can ask her medicaid worker this question. You can also explore the Medicaid site for your State, and the Medicare and Medicaid sites online governmental sites to research this. I wish you luck.
actually most likely CAN. Medicaid does pay if mom is on medicaid. my mom was not on medicaid just medicare and i got her signed up for medicaid (we are in Wa) and after a whole bunch of paperwork, meeting with case manager i got her signed up for medicaid. Then getting paid for her i had to get fingerprinted and several other things but i am finally about to be getting paid, DSHS and the case manager will send info on how many hours and how much you get paid. So, basically the answer is usually yes, you just have to get online and check it out, that's how i started it.
Call and talk to her caseworker. Mom may need to qualify for "in home" help for you to become her paid caregiver. You will probably not be paid full-time and it won't be much. You can see if she can get intermittent care thru Medicare. They won't pay you, but may give you some time to yourself.
Yes, in IL you can. Not sure where you’re located but my mother is 80 w/dementia. Both my brother (lives with her) and I share responsibilities and hours. My mother has both Medicare & Medicaid so we applied thru the states DORS program who came to the house for an assessment. She was approved for 177hrs a mo. We filled out the application and went thru the same process any job would require. Within 2weeks we were approved and started next day. We’re required to take Zoom classes every 6mo but in my experience it’s been a very simple process and we’re now getting paid for everything we were already doing.
Morijoh, please can you come back and tell us “how many hours and how much you get paid”? The original question was ‘can I get paid FULL TIME’. Previous information given on the site has been short hours and basic pay rates – so ‘basically the answer would be NO’, not ‘usually yes’.
If the information is misleading, people can waste a lot of time making plans that won't come true. We get posts from people who have been led to think that there is subsidised housing, generous care payments, income benefits and other things that usually aren't there, and are planning on relocating a 'currently coping' parent from another state on the basis of it. It isn't kind.
holjenness, welcome to the forum. Yes, you can get paid if your mother can budget her funds in order to pay you. Otherwise, if she cannot, and your mother qualifies for Medicaid (different from Medicare), your State Medicaid office might be able to pay you. Please note the pay would probably be minimum wage for a few hours per week.
I believe the reason the number of hours is low is that within a family household, one would be doing cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping anyway for the family. Note, Medicaid is funded by the taxpayers.
God etc, you are a brand new poster, and this is a wrong answer. No, not paid full time. Please 'educate yourself' more, because this could mislead others.
Talk to her medicaid case manager about it. If you and she meet the requirements (every state has their own) then you may be paid to care for her. It depends what her needs are. You may only get paid for a few hours a week.
The way you asked, simply the answer is Yes. Full-time is a different answer in different states, you need to research and ask those office personnel what is covered and how to manage the rest that isn't. Where I live only a certian amount is covered by those agencies, but there are movements to change the laws so that people can get more. It is a full-time job for a NH, and it is as well for loved ones. It really sucks that they claim "because you are family you get less". Check into your states unemployment agency for coverages of less working hours, as some states allow some unemployment pay for taking care of their loved ones. There is much to change when it comes to Elderly/loved ones care! I'm doing double duty: a child and a parent(I used to take care of both parents but one is now in a NH and I'm wading through the Medicaid process that adds stress). Keep on, you will find a way and find the answers you need!
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.
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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.
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I wish you luck.
If the information is misleading, people can waste a lot of time making plans that won't come true. We get posts from people who have been led to think that there is subsidised housing, generous care payments, income benefits and other things that usually aren't there, and are planning on relocating a 'currently coping' parent from another state on the basis of it. It isn't kind.
I believe the reason the number of hours is low is that within a family household, one would be doing cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping anyway for the family. Note, Medicaid is funded by the taxpayers.
If you and she meet the requirements (every state has their own) then you may be paid to care for her.
It depends what her needs are. You may only get paid for a few hours a week.
There is much to change when it comes to Elderly/loved ones care!
I'm doing double duty: a child and a parent(I used to take care of both parents but one is now in a NH and I'm wading through the Medicaid process that adds stress). Keep on, you will find a way and find the answers you need!
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