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Rule of thumb a spouse cannot become a paid caregiver for a loved one when it comes to many agencies and Medicaid pay family for service programs. Or if you live in the same house.
Getting 24 hours is technically not that hard it is annoying and takes time upwards of a year but it is really not hard. The hard part is getting 12 hours first even then with enough appeals either through your states fair hearing or medical review process it is 100% possible.
Issue is A you are married and live in the same location so that will probably bar you from being a paid caregiver. Say you are allowed to do it issue B will be no agencies, Medicaid, or FI will allow you to work the full 24 hours. Doubt you would be able to become a live in because if you get the 24 hour care means you are stating he needs 24 hour care so you won't get 8 hours or uninterrupted sleep. So cannot be a live in even if they allowed you.
In short good luck but doubt it would be possible every state is different but one thing that is the same across the board the middle men don't like paying overtime.
A mini stroke often doesn't incapacitate one in any way. Are you talking about what they typically call a mini stroke in that your hubby had a TIA or trans ischemic attack? Were his carotid arteries evaluated and are they clear? What is his current status now?
In order to find out if you can be pain you will have to investigate any programs that your own state has in place. It is rare that wives are paid for care. And the "pay" is minimal if any, so if you are not yourself retired and on SS you can't afford to live on that. Your husband would also have to qualify for a need for the care.
I am afraid you are down to checking with Medicaid in your state to see if there is any program that can help you. I wish you best of luck and hope you'll update us.
If your husband only had a "mini stroke" why do you feel that you should be paid to care for him? And why does he need a "24/7"caregiver? I'm guessing that he still can do many things for himself and is more than able to stay by himself while you work an outside job, so don't you think that would be better for you both? You don't give us any information as to why you feel your husband needs 24/7 care other than the fact that he's homebound and had a mini stroke. Is he homebound by choice, meaning he has no desire to go out and about? Or can he no longer walk?
My late husband had a massive stroke at the age of 48 which left him unable to walk, talk, read, write or use his right arm and hand, and after much therapy he learned how to walk with a brace on his leg, and say short sentences, and simple words but never could read or write or use his right arm/hand again. I continued to work through it all as I was in management and had a company that was willing to work with me and the time off I needed, which was a blessing. But once I knew that my husband was ok at home by himself, I went back full-time. And of course as more issues arrived with his health I would again have to take time off to care for him, but it wasn't until the last 4 years of his life until his death at the age of 72 that I had to care for him full-time and not work at all, and I was glad a grateful to be able to do that.
So if money is an issue and your husband is on Medicaid, in most states they will cover for a few hours a week for a caregiver to be paid, even a spouse. Also if your husband is a veteran, they too offer some aide and assistance.
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.
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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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Getting 24 hours is technically not that hard it is annoying and takes time upwards of a year but it is really not hard. The hard part is getting 12 hours first even then with enough appeals either through your states fair hearing or medical review process it is 100% possible.
Issue is A you are married and live in the same location so that will probably bar you from being a paid caregiver. Say you are allowed to do it issue B will be no agencies, Medicaid, or FI will allow you to work the full 24 hours. Doubt you would be able to become a live in because if you get the 24 hour care means you are stating he needs 24 hour care so you won't get 8 hours or uninterrupted sleep. So cannot be a live in even if they allowed you.
In short good luck but doubt it would be possible every state is different but one thing that is the same across the board the middle men don't like paying overtime.
Are you talking about what they typically call a mini stroke in that your hubby had a TIA or trans ischemic attack? Were his carotid arteries evaluated and are they clear?
What is his current status now?
In order to find out if you can be pain you will have to investigate any programs that your own state has in place. It is rare that wives are paid for care. And the "pay" is minimal if any, so if you are not yourself retired and on SS you can't afford to live on that. Your husband would also have to qualify for a need for the care.
I am afraid you are down to checking with Medicaid in your state to see if there is any program that can help you. I wish you best of luck and hope you'll update us.
I'm guessing that he still can do many things for himself and is more than able to stay by himself while you work an outside job, so don't you think that would be better for you both?
You don't give us any information as to why you feel your husband needs 24/7 care other than the fact that he's homebound and had a mini stroke. Is he homebound by choice, meaning he has no desire to go out and about? Or can he no longer walk?
My late husband had a massive stroke at the age of 48 which left him unable to walk, talk, read, write or use his right arm and hand, and after much therapy he learned how to walk with a brace on his leg, and say short sentences, and simple words but never could read or write or use his right arm/hand again.
I continued to work through it all as I was in management and had a company that was willing to work with me and the time off I needed, which was a blessing. But once I knew that my husband was ok at home by himself, I went back full-time.
And of course as more issues arrived with his health I would again have to take time off to care for him, but it wasn't until the last 4 years of his life until his death at the age of 72 that I had to care for him full-time and not work at all, and I was glad a grateful to be able to do that.
So if money is an issue and your husband is on Medicaid, in most states they will cover for a few hours a week for a caregiver to be paid, even a spouse.
Also if your husband is a veteran, they too offer some aide and assistance.