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Spud2you, the vast majority of caregiver do not get paid.... unless the person they are caring for can pay them from their own savings account.
Now, you can check with your State Medicaid office to see if they have a program where a caregiver can be paid but the pay may be limited. Each State has their own rules about such programs. Some States will not pay spouses, so it could also mean significant others [SO] or not.
It's worth a phone call.
As for the background check, not sure what you are referring???
They do not always qualify family members, friends, SO to care for us. Is your SO also your POA? They almost never will qualify a POA or Guardian to get paid out of state medical funds. If you cannot afford to pay for the care, you have to accept the provisions of how care can be rendered to you. If this has been going on for 10 years I think we can safely say that they will not qualify her. Have you checked with a case manager for your care as to what the problem seems to be with the hold up?
It is not fair your your significant other to not accept care from others. You are asking her to be on call 24/7 and no one deserves that.
Now if she has a record of something from the past that makes her ineligible to be paid by the state to care for you, then you need to accept other paid care givers while she appeals the decision.
Worried in cali, are you sure its every state? Friends but not family? Im asking because i live in nevada and i cant get anything. Is it because im family?
Dcurnan, yes every state has at least one program. Some states will only pay certain family members. Nevada medicaid pays family caregivers through several programs. They have the COPE program that pays family caregivers, HOWEVER spouses and legal guardians are not eligible to be paid through this program. Does the person you care for qualify for Medicaid? Are you their spouse?
He is not on medicaid. He is a veteran and the va takes care of all his medical needs. He has a small pension and social security and that barely takes care of all of his expenses every month. I think hes got a few hundred in the bank. Thats it. He does own his home. But theres a mortgage to be paid every month. I think that im going to end up taking care of my dad for all these years and when he does die im going to have nothing. And it scares me so much. Its a very sad situation. And i bet there are alot of people that are in the same boat. My father says well at least youll have the house but i wont because i wont be able to afford it.
Since he’s a Veteran, you’re in luck! The VA covers the cost of an in-home caregiver. The number of hours covered each week depends on details of his service and disability. Talk with the social worker at the VA. We get 16 hours a week of help from a young man employed by a local reputable company. He’s excellent.
Also, I recently learned that veterans’ family caregivers are eligible for respite. I can’t remember the details, but something like 3 weeks of free housing for him in a local nursing home each year. Good to know!
To ask someone to be your 24/7 care-giver for the rest of your life and refuse to allow any one else to help you is too much to ask of any human being. It will inevitably end badly for both of you. Every care giver needs help, needs breaks, needs time to be themselves, etc. I know it must be disconcerting to allow someone you don't know to help with very personal things, but if you love your S.O. at all, please reconsider demanding this of her.
Very good to know. I think my dad would agree to it if it was a Male. I may be able to work part time if hes eligible. He was in the Korean war and it was war time. Now the va has nothing that would pay me to be his caregiver do they? Unless his diagnosis was service related right? I think that's how I understood it to be. And congestive heart failure and end stage kidney failure dont come into service related. I'm not sure. It seems like I go round d and round with the people at the va.
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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Now, you can check with your State Medicaid office to see if they have a program where a caregiver can be paid but the pay may be limited. Each State has their own rules about such programs. Some States will not pay spouses, so it could also mean significant others [SO] or not.
It's worth a phone call.
As for the background check, not sure what you are referring???
It is not fair your your significant other to not accept care from others. You are asking her to be on call 24/7 and no one deserves that.
Now if she has a record of something from the past that makes her ineligible to be paid by the state to care for you, then you need to accept other paid care givers while she appeals the decision.
also contact the area on aging, there may be other programs in your county as well. Good luck!
Also, I recently learned that veterans’ family caregivers are eligible for respite. I can’t remember the details, but something like 3 weeks of free housing for him in a local nursing home each year. Good to know!