Getting Paid By Medicaid for Family Caregiving Questions

1. FAQ: Are There Benefits for My Parents if They Pay Me for the Time I Spend Caring for Them?

   Yes, there are many benefits for your parents if they pay you for the time you spend caregiving. But for your parents to get the maximum benefit, you need to report the income and pay taxes on it. Even though this is a hassle, there are many good reasons for your parents to pay you and for you to report that income to the government...
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2. How do you apply for the Cash for Caregiving program through...

   A Cash and Counseling or similar program is available in many states. It pays direct assistance to home-bound elders or others who have low incomes and few assets other than their home. The payments can then be used to pay a family member, or other independent caregiver, for providing in-home care...
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3. Can I Get Paid to Be a Family Caregiver?

   It's possible to get regular payments for providing care for a housebound family member, depending on the family member's income and assets, need for care, and the state he or she lives in. Public assistance programs in many states can provide payment directly to a low-income person who is determined to need in-home care...
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4. Is there a program in Iowa that will pay you for taking care of a family member?

   Many states have programs that can pay a family member to take care of a frail senior at home. These family caregiver payment programs -- often called Cash and Counseling but sometimes another name -- directly pay low-income seniors who would otherwise qualify for Medicaid coverage from a home care agency...
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5. Can I get compensated for my care giving duties for my father?

   If your father has a low income and few assets, he might qualify for Medicaid . If so, a program run by Medicaid in your state might be able to pay your father directly to pay for his home care, which he could then use to pay you. In some states, this kind of cash assistance is possible even for...
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6. Can my husband receive payments from medicare or medicaid to help care for myself and my son?

   Not Medicare, but possibly Medicaid. If your and your husband's joint income and assets (not counting your house or car) are both low enough, you might qualify for Medicaid . And if your son is receiving SSI, he is probably eligible for Medicaid...
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7. Can my brother get paid for being a full time caregiver for our mom?

   Since your mother's total income is so low, she probably qualifies for her state's Medicaid program (assuming she doesn't have much in savings or other assets other than her home). If so, that means she might also qualify for a state-run program -- if her state has one -- that can provide some payment directly to your mother for care at home...
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8. I want to know how to become certifed for home health care for my mother?

   You ask an excellent question, and one that's on the minds of many. So much so that many states have "family caregiver"programs for Medicaid recipients (the government health plan for people who are low income or disabled). If your parent is Medicaid eligible this may be an option for you...
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9. How can I get financial help for things like a ramp and hand rails to accomodate my disabled mother who now lives with me?

   If your mother has low income (only Social Security benefits, for example) and very low assets, she might be able to qualify for your state's Medicaid program. In addition to providing some regular home care for her, it may have a program that can help pay for safety or comfort improvements to her (in this case, also your) home...
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10. How do I become a paid caregiver for my own family?

    Whether you can get paid to be her caregiver depends on what program, either Medicaid or other state program, is available in the state where you live. Cash and Counseling or similar programs in many states can provide regular payment to family caregivers even if the person being cared for would not otherwise qualify for Medicaid...
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11. How can my husband be paid to take care of me 24/7? I am schizophrenic.

    Because you qualify for Medicaid, there may be a program in your state that can pay you directly for in-home care, which you could then use to pay your husband to provide that care. Normally, for someone on Medicaid who qualifies for regular home care, Medicaid provides it through a certified home care agency...
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12. My husband and I are on social security- can I receive financial help for being my husband's full time caregiver?

    It's possible that you could get some pay to care for your husband through a program run by your state's Medicaid program. If you and your husband combined have a low enough income to qualify, and you have few assets other than your home (which doesn't count), your husband might be eligible for Medicaid ...
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13. Is there a program that will pay me to care for my dad if I quit my job?

    In about 15 states, Medicaid runs a Cash-and-Counseling program that pays seniors directly to cover their in-home care. The senior can then use that money to pay anyone, including family members. You can learn more about it and similar options here and in this Caring Currents blog post. Your Area Agency on Aging may be able to advise you as well...
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14. Can I get paid for taking care of my disabled partner?

    Can I get paid for taking care of my disabled partner?