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I'm trying to find out if it is possible for me to care for my parents in their home and receive payment. They need daily assistant with paying bills, making food plans, getting to doctor's appointments and picking up and taking their medications -
Really the only way to get paid to take care of your parents is to have a written contract *with them* and then they pay you above the table. The reason it needs to be written is for the possible Medicaid application. Any other transferring of funds to you without an employment contract will look like gifting to them.
If you tried to get paid by Medicaid for 2 people, this will be very challenging and your parents will first need to qualify medically and financially and you will be paid minimum wage and then I think Medicaid will dictate how many hours they will pay you for, and I don't think it will end up as full time. Better that your parents pay you.
Please consult with a certified elder law attorney. It's essential that your parents assign a DPoA and if you're the one providing the care, it's probably best that the DPoA is you. That being said, physically and administratively taking care of 2 declining elders will NOT be easy. Go into this with your eyes fully open. Do not romanticize it. Read the many posts on this forum about caregiver burnout.
Remember that you will need to keep records of your work and file the income on a Federal/State tax return IF your parents ever file for Medicaid. If you don't do this it will be counted as a gift and penalize the IF they eventually file for Medicaid.
We are not an employment agency. We are a forum of caregivers sharing our experiences. The only program I know who may pay you is Medicaid. You contact them through your local Social Service office.
danaholland12, welcome to the forum. One way to get paid is to have your parents pay you.
Another way, is for your parents to sign up with Medicaid (different from Medicare). If they quality for Medicaid, check with your State to see what programs are available where you can get paid. But note, that payment would probably be minimum wage for a few hours per week. Medicaid is funded by us taxpayers.
As for a Personal Care Agreement, I assume that would be between your parents and you, as to what chores you will do, how many hours per week, what days you will have off, and your hourly pay. This Agreement stays with you and your parents, it isn't sent anywhere.
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.
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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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
If you tried to get paid by Medicaid for 2 people, this will be very challenging and your parents will first need to qualify medically and financially and you will be paid minimum wage and then I think Medicaid will dictate how many hours they will pay you for, and I don't think it will end up as full time. Better that your parents pay you.
Please consult with a certified elder law attorney. It's essential that your parents assign a DPoA and if you're the one providing the care, it's probably best that the DPoA is you. That being said, physically and administratively taking care of 2 declining elders will NOT be easy. Go into this with your eyes fully open. Do not romanticize it. Read the many posts on this forum about caregiver burnout.
Another way, is for your parents to sign up with Medicaid (different from Medicare). If they quality for Medicaid, check with your State to see what programs are available where you can get paid. But note, that payment would probably be minimum wage for a few hours per week. Medicaid is funded by us taxpayers.
As for a Personal Care Agreement, I assume that would be between your parents and you, as to what chores you will do, how many hours per week, what days you will have off, and your hourly pay. This Agreement stays with you and your parents, it isn't sent anywhere.