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tedanddianarock Asked April 2014

What are the benefits in having 24 hour in home care and is there financial help?

My sister would like to have my Mom live with here instead of a nursing home. In addition my Mom needs 24 hour assistance with a caregiver to stay with them. also is there any financial assistance available

pamstegma Apr 2014
24/7 in home care is not subsidized, because at that point it is cheaper for Medicaid to pay for a Nursing Home. Leave mom where she is.

Eyerishlass Apr 2014
I agree with gladimhere. In home care, 24/7, is so expensive but there are people who can afford it. If your Dr. signs off on it call Medicare and see what they will pay for. I'm a nurse in home health care and I know that Medicare, if they will pay, will only pay a small portion. Like, 6 hours a day. Which doesn't help you if you need around the clock. It would be way less expensive to consider a nursing home and get your mom on Medicaid.

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gladimhere Apr 2014
Stated that badly. Live in care in my area costs about $10,000.00 a month. Medicaid will provide assistance of less than $1,500.00 a month.

gladimhere Apr 2014
Financial assistance with live in care is about $10,000.00 a month in my area. Medicaid in some states will pay a family caregiver, but the amount js minimal. You should consider a facility that accepts Medicaid now. Would she be able to self pay at all? The longer you wait the more difficult placement will be.

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