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R
romelloitaly Asked June 2012

I have a disabled father and I take care of him. How do I apply for benefits?

EXPERT Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF Jun 2012
I'm not sure if you mean benefits for him or benefits for you to take care of him.
If he is disabled but isn't on disability, you can go to Medicare.gov or call the Medicare office and ask how you get started on disability paperwork for him. If he is already on disability and Medicaid, you can see if in your state you can get paid for some hours of caring for him. Even though Medicaid is a Federal program, state laws work into the formula.
Good luck,
Carol

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