In some states, you can get paid with a PCA agreement to care for a family member. However, the money comes out of the family member’s account. This may sound useless because it’s your own money that you’re being paid with, but it keeps the money in your hands as an expense in the Medicaid spend down. Does this make sense? You will need the assistance of an attorney.
It is really not fair that Spouses don't get paid. In couples that one may be retired and the other is still working and quits to care for spouse, it meansva big reduction in income. The spousevwho needed to quit maybnot be retirement age yet. Those typesvof couples should be able to get help.
JoAnn, I so agree. Many spouses of latter generations never worked. They have no SS on their own to speak of. And they keep their spouses, often the male who is often older, out of costly care. There should be changes in these laws.
If your husband is a Veteran the VA may pay you to care for him. Check with your local Veterans Assistance Commission to see if he qualifies for any benefits.
It is very difficult to get paid to care for a spouse. I would begin checking with Medicaid if he has this at this point. I am certain Medicare will not fund care of spouse, but not certain about Medicaid for your State.
If you want any final hard and fast answer I would contact an elder law attorney to find out exactly what options you may have, or a Licensed Social Worker in your area to research this for you.
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Check with your local Veterans Assistance Commission to see if he qualifies for any benefits.
I would begin checking with Medicaid if he has this at this point.
I am certain Medicare will not fund care of spouse, but not certain about Medicaid for your State.
If you want any final hard and fast answer I would contact an elder law attorney to find out exactly what options you may have, or a Licensed Social Worker in your area to research this for you.