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Bkthead4u Asked May 2023

How do I get paid for being a caregiver for my mother if her income is just above the limit. And she doesn't have medicaid she has medical?

Her income is$2300.00 a month.

JoAnn29 May 2023
Sorry, you meant medical.

I just looked up NV Medicaid asset limit. The info varies. One amt I saw is under the $2300, the other over. But I did see the allow someone of recipients choice to care for them. This means you could get paid. I would call your Medicaid office and check with a caseworker to see what the limit is for 2023 for in home care.
newbiewife May 2023
JoAnn, it's her income that's $2,300, not her assets.
newbiewife May 2023
Not sure that OP means MediCal when she wrote "medical." Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program and OP thinks her mom doesn't qualify for Medicaid because of her income. From her profile it looks as though she's in Nevada. I'm going to guess she means Medicare. While mom may not be eligible for community Medicaid, she might well qualify for Medicaid LTC in a facility. My brother in law is over that income but qualifies for LTC Medicaid in our state because of his medical expenses. Here's some information about Medicaid and in-home care payments. https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/in-home-care/

It's best for OP to contact your state's Medicaid program, as states vary a great deal. Income limits for eligibility for general community Medicaid may not be the same as for in-home care for elderly or disabled. Also, be aware that even if Mom is found to be medically and financially eligible, and even if your state's Medicaid covers in-home care, it's generally not for a lot of hours per week and you would not be paid very much.

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JoAnn29 May 2023
If she is receiving MediCal then she must fit the criteria. If she is receiving MediCal benefits, she has a caseworker. Talk to the caseworker. The CW should be able to tell u if you can get paid under "in home" care.

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