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Do you mean *get paid* to be a caregiver for your husband?

"The short answer to the question, 'Can I be paid as a caregiver for my spouse?' is yes. Unfortunately, the long answer is considerably more complicated, and it starts with, “Well, that depends.”

Source: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/paying-spousal-caregivers
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Of course, why wouldn’t you be able to take care of him?
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The only way you can get paid is thru Medicaid. You have to be low income.
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I believe that you may be asking if you can be in some way compensated to be caregiver. I'm afraid that the answer is most often that you cannot be. However, if you are currently working and must give up your job to care for a family member, and that family member is on Medicaid or some other program provided by your State, you should check to see if there is compensation.

Every year politicians promise at election time that they will keep people out of nursing homes by compensating family to do in-home care; so far the programs don't seem to happen after election-frenzy exits the door.

Do check for your own state. When I use my search engine to type in "California compensation for family caregivers" I get many responses online. For instance:


"In California, family caregivers may receive compensation. The California Paid Family Leave Act offers eligible caregivers up to 70% of their current wages/income for providing care to a seriously ill or disabled loved one1. Additionally, the In-Home Supportive Services program allows those receiving Medicaid to pay family members or caregivers to provide in-home care."
and............
"Does California pay family members to care for a loved one?
There are multiple programs in California that pay family members to care for a loved one. However, both the caregiver and the care recipient must meet certain eligibility requirements. In.....blah blah".

So remember that online search bar and your favorite answer to "google" can get you a lot of information relevant to programs in your state.
If there are senior centers by you, stop by and ask about any resource information they may have.
Good luck!
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Yes! How do I apply? ("To be a Caregiver for my spouse.")
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ZippyZee Nov 1, 2024
You applied and got the job when you said “I do”.

Welcome aboard :)
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DeloresB, welcome back to the forum. I noticed you asked a similiar question on October 8, here are the answers: www.agingcare.com/questions/can-i-be-a-caregiver-for-my-spouse-490394.htm?


Please note that your husband can pay you for his care. Otherwise, you could check with your State Medicaid (which is different from Medicare). Medicaid, if your husband qualifies, could possibly have a State program where a spouse gets paid. Please note, don't be surprised if the pay is minimum wage for a few hours each week. Medicaid is funded by us taxpayers.
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