How to Become a Paid Caregiver for a Family Member
With our older-age-population continually on the rise and increasingly impoverished, and with related aging issues and illnesses swelling at an even greater clip, the United States is fast becoming dependent on unpaid family caregivers to look after our loved ones.
Here is some background:
- Poverty among our seniors: Our elderly family members find themselves grossly under-funded in their retirement and therefore dependent on family caregivers. According to the National Council on Aging, more than 25 million Americans aged 60+ are living below 250% of the federal poverty level (the FPL for a single person in 2017 is $13,860).
- Those receiving assistance: 80% of elderly people receiving assistance, including many with several functional physical and/or mental limitations, live in private homes in the community, i.e. not in institutions.
- The disabled: 66% of older people with disabilities who receive Medicaid Long-Term Services and Support (LTSS) at home get all their care exclusively from their family caregiver, mostly spouses and daughters.
- Caring for an older relative: The American population of spouse and adult children caregivers is nearly 70 million strong. According to the Pew Research Center, over one half of those are adult children caring for an elderly parent, and almost one quarter (24%) are those assisting aging spouses.
- Older Americans with dementia: Caregivers of patients with dementia constitute more than 55% of all caregivers, with the cost of healthcare associated with Alzheimer’s alone set to exceed $1 trillion by 2020.
- Family caregivers and health issues: A little over 50% of all family caregivers care for a family member with Alzheimer’s (AD) and another 23% assisting persons with other dementias. Parkinson’s disease (PD) and heart-issues (including strokes) come next among the health issues that concern family caregivers.
5 Ways to Get Paid to Take Care of a Family Member
When a spouse (24% of all family caregivers), or an adult child (60%) quit their job in order to devote themselves to the care of a family member, many make often-ignored financial sacrifices beyond lost wages (e.g. pensions or (401)k’s, social security benefits, and other perks).
To all family caregivers, therefore, whether they previously held jobs or not, here are our 5 ways to at least make up for the colossal time and stressful effort you dedicate to caring for a loved one:
1- CAREGIVER CONTRACTS
Also referred to as a personal care agreement, or elder care contract, a caregiver contract is a formal agreement, usually among family members, to provide that the person providing care to a loved one be compensated, particularly if he or she has to let go of a job so as to care for the elderly parent or relative.
Here are some of the benefits of drawing up such a contractual document:
- Shedding clarity over caregiving functions: The care recipient may be a person of means, perhaps from a lifetime of productive work, or from other sources.
Instead of family members arguing over expenditures that could affect what they might ultimately inherit, or receive as gifts, this type of contract does not leave any ambiguity when it comes to compensating the family caregiver. - Families pooling resources: Family members may also, on occasion, wish to pool resources to pay for one member of the family to devote themselves to the care of a loved one. This type of contract delineates the terms and tasks to be performed, once again shedding clarity on an issue that may otherwise pit one family member against another.
- Relationships with outside payers: There are also times when the care recipient would be reimbursed for long-term care expenditures by an outside entity such as a long-term care insurance company, worker’s compensation, the Veterans Administration (VA), or some Medicaid program. In all of those cases, a caregiver contract would pave the way for the family caregiver to be formally recognized and compensated.
It is recommended that you let an elder law attorney help you draft such a contract. You can find the attorney that best meets your requirements at the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
2- VETERANS BENEFITS (VD-HCBS), OR CASH AND COUNSELING
Post-9/11 program: The VA offers its eligible vets a variety of supportive health and financial programs.
The program of interest in this context is called the Veteran Directed Home and Community-Based Services (VD-HCBS) that specifically pays family members to act as caregivers for a home-based loved one.
Also referred to as “Cash and Counseling for Veterans,” the program has other names as well, such as “Veterans Independence Plus Program,” and “Veterans Directed Home Services (VDHS).”
The program allows vets to choose their own care providers instead of receiving the care at VA facilities.
Here is how it works:
- Eligible care recipients must receive the care in their homes, in their caregiver’s home, or in independent living communities of the type that do not offer care support (i.e. assistance with activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing and walking).
- Eligibility under this law that passed in 2010 is limited to veterans who were injured in a military conflict after September 11, 2001.
- Together with a VA advisor, the vet must develop a comprehensive “Care Plan” with budgets, care tasks needed, and details about the family caregiver.
- The Care Plan may then need several modifications before it is ultimately approved.
- The vet can then hire a caregiver (including, possibly, a spouse) and obtain other supplies like wheelchairs, special beds, oxygen supplies, etc.
- Finally, the administering agency, which differs in each state, sets up check or other forms of payments for all pre-approved services and supplies, including home care.
Other benefits also apply, including traveling expenses, mental health services (greatly in demand by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder -PTSD- and other mental health patients), and respite care for 30 days per year (to give the primary family caregiver time off).
For more information, call 1-877-222-VETS (ext. 8387).
3- MEDICAID-FUNDED PROGRAMS (INCLUDING CDPAP)
This is another way for you to get paid for taking care of your family member, as long as the state you live in has a Medicaid-type program that suits your needs and for which your loved one could qualify.
CDPAP (Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program) is a Medicaid-funded program that allows care recipients to hire almost any caregiver they choose, including the family member who is currently providing the care.
A sister program is CDPAS – Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services. This decides on the type of services you need, for example, assistance with companionship and/or activities of daily living. As far as you are concerned, the two programs are in essence the same.
Here is a step-by-step guide to help you reap some benefits from that program:
- To be eligible, your loved one must already be in the Medicaid program, need home care, and either be in charge of their own affairs or have a designated representative, i.e. someone with a power of attorney, advance health directive, or be otherwise empowered to make decisions on the patient’s behalf regarding how their home care services are provided.
- The care recipient tell his or her plan about the request for CDPAP services and have a doctor sign off that he or she needs home care. And their caregiver (family or friend) must provide evidence that they are legal to work in the U.S. and get a physical and bloodwork done showing that they are healthy enough to care for a patient.
- When successful, your loved one will be allotted a certain number of hours per week, depending on their overall physical and mental health conditions.
- You, the caregiver, will receive a paycheck based on an hourly pay rate for each hour worked servicing the patient.
This program is not very complicated, and for the forms, as well as more detailed information, you can visit the program here.
To recap, many states have programs that pay family or a friend to serve as a caregiver, although searching for them and then helping them get qualified can be daunting. You can find out more about your state’s relevant programs by contacting:
- Medicaid (or Cash and Counselling Programs): Medicaid offers a variety of programs that aim at assisting with long-term in-home or in-community care, meal deliveries, and day care centers so that care recipients may get home-based rather than institutional help.
To get you started with your research, contact the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 or go to a good starting point for Medicaid Home Attendant Services. - National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services
This national program caters for people with disabilities (including the aging population) with objectives that are similar to the above-described Medicaid-type programs.
Here is a link to that National Resource Center.
4- LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
If your loved one, in the past, had the foresight to purchase a long-term care insurance policy of the type that pays for home care (as is the case with the vast majority of these policies), then you have a great opportunity to get paid, as follows:
- If the policy requires the in-home care to be performed by a licensed home care agency, then you and your family member can contact your nearest home care agency. They will welcome you both with open arms, your loved one as their latest client, paid by the insurer, and you as their latest caregiver, paid by the agency. This arrangement is ideal for the home care agency since it adds to their revenues without any additional staffing effort.
- If the policy is not limited to licensed home care agencies, then a caregiver contract would serve you well. You would still need to negotiate with the insurance carrier, based on your caregiver contract. If you don’t have such a contract, then develop one, stipulating that you as the caregiver would be paid as much as a home care agency non-certified nursing assistant is paid.
By the way, using a home care agency is something to contemplate in all cases where your loved one is being reimbursed for long-term care expenditures. For example, the Worker’s Compensation (or a court) may be reimbursing for a work-related injury that your loved one may have sustained.
5- INDIRECT PAYMENT VIA A TAX CREDIT
Not only are you perhaps not being paid to take care of your family member, but you may also be using your personal savings for expenditures relating to your loved one’s home modifications, transportation, food, assistive devices, medical supplies, and more.
According to the AARP (membership association for people 50+ years of age – it has tens of millions members), family caregivers spent $7,000 in 2016, on average, for their loved one’s needs apart from the actual caregiving.
The IRS Tax Credit: the IRS’s Credit for Caring Act gives eligible family caregivers the opportunity to obtain a tax credit equal to 30% of expenditures outlaid on behalf of their loved one in excess of $2,000 a year, up to a maximum credit of $3,000 a year.
Here are the IRS’s eligibility requirements:
- You need to be a direct relative of the care recipient (parent, adult child, spouse and others who qualify per the “dependent” definition)
- You need to assist a person of any age with physical or mental functional disabilities
- You need to have adequately documented the expenses
- And you need to have earned taxable income of at least $7,500 for the year in which you claim a tax credit
For more information on tax credits, here is a link to the AARP.
Final Thoughts On Getting Compensated for Taking Care of Your Loved One
The statistic that struck us from the opening “background” section was the fact that the vast majority of family caregivers care for persons with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. Anyone who knows anything about caring for a family member with dementia knows only too well how overwhelming and totally immersing that can be.
As a family caregiver, irrespective of what your loved one suffers from, you take on enormous open-ended responsibilities that are stressful, often financially devastating, and always disruptive when it comes to your own personal growth and well-being.
The least that you can do is look for ways to at least get compensated for a portion of the time, effort and expenses you lay out on behalf of your loved one.
We therefore sincerely hope that some of the venues we described in this article prove appropriate for your circumstances and useful to you receiving compensation for what you do.
Were any of these programs helpful to you? Please let us know in the comments below about your experiences with any of them. And if you know of any other options to get paid for taking care of a family member feel free to leave a comment.
Hi
My name is Dorian Walker and I would like to become my mother’s caregiver. I would like to have any information you might have. I live in Rome NY 13440 and my phone number is 315-533-7463
Dorian, thank you for commenting. Sorry for the delayed response. If your mother has Medicaid, this is indeed possible if she qualifies under Medicaid’s standards for needing home care. Someone from our office should have followed up with you. Please let me know if there are any issues with that.
Hope you have a happy holiday season!
[email protected] I would like further information about this so I can do it for my father as well
We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and help you enroll. Please call us with your father’s Medicaid ID at 718-989-9768. All the best.
Looking for more information. I live in NY and my mom is in a memory care facility in Florida and my father would like to have her home to have someone come in and take care of her. We don’t feel she is getting the care she needs where she is.
If she has New York State Medicaid, there is definitely a possibility she can qualify. Please call 718-989-9768 so that we can get the rest of the details of your situation and let you know what the next steps would be. Best of luck.
Hello i see that everything says if you live in new York state could you give me info on programs like these in Missouri I’m interested in doing this for my mother she had Medicare and Medicaid
Thanks for reaching out. You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Missouri through Consumer Directed State Plan Personal Care (CDSPPC) Program. Please contact MO HealthNet (866) 835 3505. Good luck!
I need to know Where do i start in Arizona don’t know where to start at to get the info on how to get started or begin to start doing paperwork or speak with someone to start the process in Arizona can someone direct me on how to begin in this matter. Need the information where to begin
Hello! Please contact The DES Division of Aging and Adult Services at (602) 417-6600 for more information in Arizona. Good luck!
I have been caring for my mother for the past 15 years.I was once a HHA if 10 years and every Monday I would see about my mother’s needs. The one day out of the week is not enough for her . I am unemployed for 3yrs now and still care for my mother 3days out of the week but it’s taken a toll on me (financially) and was wondering if I able to receive this contract for me and my mother? Thank you
Nasya, if your mother is on Medicaid and lives in NY State, she may indeed be eligible for the program and she could potentially choose to hire you as her paid caregiver through the CDPAP program. Someone from our office should have reached out to you. Please let me know if there are any issues with that.
All the best and hope you have a happy holiday season.
Hi my name is Valerie White how old do you have to be to be a caregiver?
Valerie, a caregiver in this program must be at least 18 years of age. I will have someone from our office reach out to you.
I would like more info. on this program. I take care of my dad. I help him in all he needs. so my sibling told me about this program. If you can send me more info and how can i in roll in it. thank you..
Sylvia, we are happy to send you additional information. Someone from our office should have reached out to you. Hope you have a happy holiday season!
Yes my name is Gustavo Hernandwz I would liike information on becoming my mothers care taker
No problem, please call 718-989-9768 to speak to someone about whether your mother would qualify for the program to potentially choose you as her caregiver.
Hello bed my name isTrent Riehle my wife and I care for my grandmother 94 with dementia and my father 72 copd and severe arthritis in both knees and is slightly agoraphobic and would like info on getting compensation for full time care for one or both of them also we live in florida thanks hope to hear from you
Thanks for reaching out. You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Florida through Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) Program. Please contact CDC+ Customer Service: (866) 761 7043. Good luck!
I need someone to contact me about getting paid to care for both of my parents. My father was in airforce not sure about that guidelines but he has glaucoma and poor ealth can not hear. Also my mother is currently being in need of care. They both receive social security disability. Both have Medicare. I am currently losing my financial savings and missing more that the fmla time im granted i need help with this please. My email is [email protected]. my phone number is 724)234-5770. Rhonda kidd is my name
We will need some more information about whether or not they have Medicaid. Please call us at 718-989-9768 for more information on this. Best of luck!
My mother is currently on hospice. I am a cna, I can get fmla from work however I have bills that need to be taking care of. How do I go about doing this?
Christina, sorry for not responding earlier. If your mother has Medicaid and lives in New York State, she can potentially get on the CDPAP program and see that you get paid to caring for her while you use FMLA time. But to get all of the details, you’d have to speak with an expert in our intake department. Someone should have reached out to you. Please let me know if there are any programs by leaving additional comments.
Best of luck and hope you have a happy holiday season.
I live in Pennsylvania I would like to get paid to take care of my aunt she is 70
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your aunt in Pennsylvania at this website: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/. Much success!
I live in Massachusetts I would like to take care of my mom
Thanks for reaching out. You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Massachusetts through the MassHealth PCA (PCA) Program. Please contact MassHealth: (800) 841 2900. Good luck!
I neen to be home with a Spinaal Cord injury. I can’t have her home at home when see needs care and I want to care for her, I love my sister and she needs me now.Please tell me how to take care of my love one and be able to feed us and if I was a care giver, and that some one is me so I need help from the goverment help me so I can help to my famiey. I just need help with gettin money so my fanily Is well takening care of. Can you melp me .
Please call us at 718-989-9768 so we can get the specific information relevant to your case. All the best.
I take care of my mom she is my world she is 86 trs old & can’t walk more then two or3 minutes a day she is always in bed cause her legs hurt & get swollen,her hips & back and right shoulder hurts also..She has all her toes numb with no movement & walks with a walker while i hold it..Now she’s showing signs of demensia & i don’t want her on any more meds becaese at night she see things that are not there..I had someone taking care of her while i was here but i still do all the work..It;s been like 10 years me doing this and i make all the appointment & everything..No time for me it’s all about my mom..Ibearly get a shut eye cause at night she also cought alot..WHAT CAN I DO?
Oh, that sounds like such a painful situation, watching your Mom like that and knowing that others just aren’t able to help her the way she really needs.
The CDPAP program definitely does seem right for your situation as long as your Mom lives in New York State and has or is eligible for Medicaid. Someone from our office should have reached out to you to follow up on this.
Best of luck and hope you have a great holiday season!
I am a senior and suffer from anxiety and depression. I would feel more comfortable if family helped me and could get paid. Are their and agencies for those on medicare or
medicare advantaged programs to get help
Colleen, thank you very much for writing. Our agency can help if you are eligible for Medicaid in addition to Medicare. Someone from our office should have already reached out to you to discuss your question and see whether you are eligible. The CDPAP program is only available for people who are on Medicaid.
Hope you have a great holiday season!
I am a caregiver for a eldrly man 86 and he started out paying me.500 a week plus room and board now his brother has told him to stop paying me and I have not got paid in the last 2 month’s what should I do
You can try speaking with an attorney or filing a claim with small claims court for the past time you worked for which you were not paid. Good luck!
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This is a very good question. Thank you for writing. Someone from our office will reach out to you today to follow up.
Thank you all for these comments and questions. Someone from our office will reach out to each of you today to follow up. All the best of luck!
Hi I am would like more info about the program. my dad would like me to care for him. I have 4 kids so I still need to make a living.
Hi, if your Dad is on Medicaid and lives in New York State, this is exactly the kind of situation the program was designed for. Someone from our office will be reaching out to you directly to answer any additional questions you may have.
Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
I would like more information my grandmother is elderly and my son is unemployed and has been taking care of her needs to the best of his ability but is struggling financially not being able to work
Monet, this sounds like exactly the kind of situation CDPAP is designed for. Someone from our office should be (or may have already) reaching out to you to discuss how we can help. Note that your grandmother must live in the State of New York and be on Medicaid to be eligible. Good luck and have a safe weekend!
Hello,my cousin is on dialysis and has dementia,has blue cross/blue shield and she lives in bronx,needs a fulltime caregiver,i am willing to asst.with her care,i am a cna.203-868-795
Great, just call 718-989-9768 and someone can assist you with that!
I need more information on how to get paid to take care of my grandmother
Jose, no problem, someone from our office should have already or will soon reach out to you. Have a good and safe weekend!
I inqired this with my mom’s medicaid case manager and she told me I could not as I make decisions medically for my mom. I do not have any legal health proxy and no power of attorney for her. Is the care manager right? I cannot be paid for taking care of my mom. My mom was approved 12 hours a day and shes leaving the nursing home to come home with me. I was willing to quit my job to provide tge care she needs instead of a stranger. Please provide me with direction about this. Thank you.
Maria, thank you for reaching out. It is true that a patient’s designated representative cannot be their paid caregiver because Medicaid considers it like a conflict of interest. They don’t want the person making the decisions deciding to hire themselves.
If you do make your mother’s home care decisions, then you indeed cannot be her paid caregiver under the Medicaid CDPAP program. But you could (1) hire another family member or friend as your mother’s caregiver or (2) turn over all home care decision making responsibilities to someone else if there is someone able to do it (a sibling perhaps?)
Someone from our office should be (or may have already) reaching out to you to discuss further. Best of luck on caring for your mother!
Hi my name is Jennifer and I have a best friend across the street who mother needs help I am a CNA been a CNA over a year and a half and they would like me to take care of her we would like more information
Good morning Jennifer! Sounds like you would benefit from our program. Please call us at 718-989-9768 so we can get the specific information relevant to your case and we will explain next steps. All the best.
My dad, 63 years old, has had cancer for about two years now. It is spreading and my mom is taking FMLA time off, sometimes multiple days per week, to care for him. They have Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance through my mom’s work. Is there a way to have her get paid? She’s so stressed/depressed that she started taking depression medicine. Any recommendations would help! Thank you.
Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear what your Dad, and I’m sure the whole family, is going through. If your Dad has Medicaid and lives in NY, then yes, your Mom could potentially be his paid caregiver under the CDPAP program. But if your Dad only has private insurance through your Mom’s work, then unfortunately the CDPAP program would not be available. You might try researching further at this website to see if you have any other options: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/.
Alternatively, if your Dad might possibly be eligible to join the Medicaid program, then we can help with the Medicaid application process and then setting you up on the CDPAP program from there.
I hope your Dad’s illness can make a turnaround. Best of luck and hope you have a good weekend.
If a disabled relative is already receiving care from health aides regularly through Medicaid, can a family member also be hired to care for their loved one part time through Freedom Care? Can both be utilized? Thank you
Linda, sounds like your relative would likely qualify for the CDPAP program in order to hire someone you personally know, but unfortuantely the program is set up as having to choose one or the other. Either the home care agency provides all of the home care services with no CDPAP aide. OR your relative or his/her designated representative take responsibility for covering all of the needed home care hours through a chosen caregiver under the CDPAP program.
Someone from our office will reach out to follow up as well. All the best and have a great weekend.
In New Jersey that’s where we need the help we live in South Jersey thank you
Amen to that! While we cannot help in New Jersey, you can find out about your self-directed options there on this website: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/
I have been working 40 hrs per week and leaving my 93 mother at home. she has dementia and can’t remember what day it is. she also has trouble walking I now need to quit my job to care for 24/7 but this will cause extreme financial difficulties since the only income would be SS for the 2 of us. She has lived with me for 30 years. I bathe and dress her put her to bed feed her take her to all medical appointments care for all of her needs. In other words I work around the clock My Mom is on Medicaid and Medicare would I be considered for being paid as her care giver this way I can be with her and not running home during my breaks at work.
Judith, this sounds like exactly the kind of situation that CDPAP is meant for. And for your situation, it sounds like it could be a life-saver (figuratively speaking of course). Someone from our office will be (or may have already) getting in touch with you.
All the best and hope you have a great weekend.
Hi,
My name is Michaela Brown and I would like to become a caregiver for my aunt. She would like to have any information you might have. She lives in Cheektowaga NY, zip code 14225 and her phone number is [redacted].
Thank you for getting in touch. We will have someone get in touch with her!
What about paid help for Medicare recipients, we need care as well. My daughter-in-law has been providing me with care ie., showers,meals doctors appointment etc. Help seems to provide for Medicaid, but nothing for those of us with limited income on Medicare???
Donna, I fully hear and appreciate your complaint. I wish long-term help with “activities of daily living” was available through Medicare, or even private health insurance, but right now it is not. The main way to do that now, on a long-term basis, is private pay. You can try getting additional information at https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/ to see if they have any ideas for you. Good luck!
Does it matter if you reside with your family member?
No, after an update to the law in April 2016, it is now fine for a patient to choose a family member who lives in the same home to care for him or her. Someone from our office will follow up with you. Stay safe in this weather and have a good weekend!
I need help with getting my great uncle aide services
No problem, someone from our office will be in touch with you to see how we can help. Stay warm!
Can the spouse of someone on Medicaid become their CDPAP?
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No, unfortunately a spouse cannot be someone’s CDPAP aide. But the patient can choose almost anyone else, including a child or other relative. Someone from our office will follow up with you to see if we can help with any additional questions!
My sister and I took care of our Mom and Dad for over two years before they both passed so I know how difficult caring for an elderly family member can be. But please tell me who is going to make sure the person who should be receiving care is really being cared for? This seems like a sure way for more people to abuse the Medicaid system. And another way for NYS government officials to make themselves look good at big cost to taxpayers of NYS. Offering this option seems like the answer to many folks’ healthcare problems but how will this program be monitored for fraud?
Teri,
Great question. First, the CDPAP program is only meant for patients who can take responsibility to supervise their own care, or who have a “designated representative” who will do that for them. One would hope that a person who needs extra help and who is supervising their own care will immediately become aware if the caregiver they hired is not providing the care. Second, the problem remains of fraud in cases where the patient might participate in the fraud, sign off on fraudulent timesheets, etc. FreedomCare addresses this with the patent-pending app we developed and creative policies and procedures, including various types of spot-checks, all in order to prevent fraud before it happens, and detect it if it does. All the best and please be in touch if you know of anyone who would like to choose their own caregiver.
Are CDPAP wages taxed?
Yes, CDPAP wages, like any other income, are taxable.
Hi,
I left my job in P.A to move back to Long Island 3 years ago to care for my mother who is now bedbound, has other medical issues and has been a dialysis patient for the last 7 years.
I am currently living back in my parents home and care for her daily with bathing, medications,Dr.
appointments in house etc.
My mother does not have Medicaid. ..just Medicare and a secondary insurance.
I read in previous responses that if your loved one has Medicaid and lives in N.Y state you maybe eligible?
My parents may have too many assests to qualify , such as their home and social security benefits from my father.
Is there anything I may qualify for for those focus caring for a loved one that do not have Medicaid?
I appreciate any help or information you could share!
Thank you.
Kelly,
Thanks for writing. Unfortunately, there are no services like this for those without Medicaid. There are those who put assets into a trust and do what’s called a “Medicaid spend-down” to spend on qualified expenses in order to get onto Medicaid and then have all services beyond a certain amount of spending paid down. You can contact our office and inquire about a referral for this service. Or you can see https://www.payingforseniorcare.com for general information about paying for home care. Best of luck!
I am currently caring for my grandmother who is 94 with dementia and my mom who has beginnings of Alzheimer’s. Neither gets around well anymore. Which means I feed bathe clothe clean take them to the doctor etc. For years now. The thing is I myself am also disabled with chronic back and neck pain. According to the information I just read there is no help for me. Is this true? I am one person who could use some help for all I have to spend on them…let meknow please I live in Virginia.
Christine, unfortunately we cannot help you personally because we do not operate in Virginia. But try going to this website to see what options you may have there: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/
Best of luck and kudos to you for everything you’re doing for your grandmother and mother even with all of the pain you are experiencing!
I would like to know if there’s any programs I can do to help my grandma and Also get paid for because I’m already helping her everyday it’s just it’s hard to help and also try to make an income and also my grandma only have Medicare and lives in New York
Jayden,
Thanks for writing. Because CDPAP is a program that only exists on Medicaid, not Medicare, if your Grandmother is eligible to apply for Medicaid in addition to her Medicare, then you could potentially get paid to care for her after she joins Medicaid. If there’s a chance she may qualify for Medicaid if she applies, we can definitely help her applying for Medicaid. Please just contact our office for help.
All the best of luck!
Hi my name is Christel I take care of my Mom she has diamenchia she doesn’t walk good. Half the time its side to side or backwards she does have Medicaid I’m unemployed & need a job but have a hard time leaving her. I would like to see if I could get paid to take care of her
Sounds like you might benefit from our program! We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. All patients must have Medicaid in order to enroll. Please call us at 718-989-9768. All the best.
Hi my name is Ann and I take care of my disabled husband he is 53 yrs old I work only 20hrs a week. I need a resource that will help me get paid to care for him. I’ve talked to people and first thing they ask me is if he had Medicaid or mass health ins. And I say no they say can’t help you. I have no ins. Cause I can’t afford it. I also take care of my elderly parents.
Ann, thank you for commenting. First of all, for caring for your husband, even if he was on Medicaid, spouses are not eligible to be paid caregivers in the CDPAP program, though he could choose someone else to get paid to care for him. If your parents have Medicaid, you could potentially be a paid caregiver for them though. Please be in touch with us if you need help with that.
And again, in terms of your husband, you can do some reasearch at this website to see if there are any other ways to get paid for that: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/
Best of luck!
We are currently using a combination of care giving agencies for my mom, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease and dementia. She requires 24×7 care and the cost of the agency care will soon reach a point where we can no longer afford it. She does have an LTC policy with Genworth. We would like to hire one of her children as a full-time live-in caregiver, however Genworth is telling me that a family member would have to work for the care-giving agency to do this. Is Genworth within the law to maintain this policy and if so can you point me to the law that covers this.
I can’t point you to the law on this, but I believe private long term care agencies can do this because it is likely what your mother agreed to in the policy she took out. So sorry for how difficult this must be and best of luck.
My 19yr old daughter is disabled and I provide all of her care as she is unable to care for herself.
She has Blue Choice Medicaid and I was told Freedom Care does not except that. Is there another agency that does?
Jennifer,
FreedomCare absolutely does accept Blue Cross Medicaid. I’m not sure who told you that, but they are mistaken (assuming you live in New York State and in the Counties our Blue Cross contract covers). I will have someone reach out to you to follow up to determine whether we can help, which we very likely can.
All the best.
Please note, however, that a parent can only be the paid caregiver of a child if the child is over 21. Under 21, as your daughter is, you must choose someone else as her paid caregiver under the CDPAP regulations.
My mom is disabled as she needs a total knee replacement. Has been this way 4 2yrs. She is retired and she receives her insurance in nyc. I however take care of her where i live in nj.. Is it possible to receive payment because she isnt insured in nj and i havent worked since 2013 when her health started declining and i do everything for her. Please help im so lost
Laquinta,
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom’s condition and what she’s going through. If your mother technically lives in NY but actually lives with you in NJ, that can possibly be a problem under the rules of the program. I will have someone our office contact you to see whether we can help.
All the best and have a good weekend.
Freedom Care.I’m taking care of my uncle.but do need help..this sounds great.
Dave, thank you for reaching out. I will have someone reach out to help you determine if your uncle is eligible to choose you or anyone else as his caregiver under the CDPAP program.
Is this for NY only? I live in NJ and have been caring for my disabled with MS, RA, and congestive heart failure for many years. I would love some financial help; I had to give up my part time job to help her.
Christine, yes, unfortunately the CDPAP program only exists in NY. But there is a version of it that is available for some people in New Jersey. Try searching online or at https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/ for more information on what your options are in NJ.
I’m a stay at home dad . caregiver for my 22 year old since birth . She has C.P. I hear the President just signed the caregiver bill . What does that mean for us caregivers of family members . What are we entitled to ? have legal representation . but I still believe we never get an honest answer . And when asking for thing’s it like pulling teeth . then you have to petition the court . it was suppose to be better not worse . something very wrong with this system . yes , please reach out .
Peter, thank you very much for writing. While I cannot comment on the President’s actions, if your daughter has Medicaid and you live in New York, then she could potentially qualify for the program to have you as her paid caregiver and someone else (Mom perhaps) act as designated representative (the same person cannot direct the patient’s care and act as paid caregiver). I will have someone from our office reach out. All the best of luck.
We have been taking care of my mother who is permanent disabled but she does not have Medicaid; she has va hospital benefits through my father who was 100% disabled and passed away in 2010. So do we still qualify for the program.
She can qualify potentially if she is eligible to apply for Medicaid. You can try calling us at 718-989-9768 to determine whether that is the case. Best of luck!
Would I qualify to take care of my sick husband? I can’t work traditional jobs outside of home because I have to look after him as well, and most employers don’t allow me the flexibility to work and be a caretaker.
That sounds like a really painful situation. Unfortunately, spouses cannot be paid caregivers under this program. Though, if your husband has Medicaid, you or he could make your own choice of caregiver under this program, which might enable you to work outside the home if you choose to do that. You can call us at 718-989-9768 to explore your options. Best of luck.
My mom is not on Medicaid but she does get Medicare she is disable I have been taking care of her for the past 8 years, is there a way that I can get this
If she is eligible to join the Medicaid program, it may be possible. Please call 718-989-9768 to see if that might be a workable solution. Good luck!
Hello my name is Aida i want to know if this program available in connecticut i take care both of my parent.
There is a version of the program that may be available for patients in Connecticut. Please try this resource to find more information on that: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/.
I would like some information on this program. My mom is 84. Uses a walker and can’t drive anymore.
She is retired from Verizon so her insurance cover home health aides. We haven’t checked into getting a aide. I’m nervous about letting a stranger into our home. Would I qualify to be her aide?
It depends if your mom has Medicaid. If not, you can try getting more information on private-pay home care https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/. If she does have Medicaid, you can call 718-989-9768 for more information.
Hi my name is Cherai Leite
My mother had a stroke 8 years ago im finally in a positiin ti bring her home with us her discharge date is 2/14/18 and because of her needs I will soon be unemployed but still have 3 small children to raise
My mother has medicaid and medicare was wondering if our family could benefit from the help
We live in Miami Fl
I can be reached by phine [redacted] cell, [redacted] work
Unfortunately, the CDPAP program does not exist in this form in Florida. But you can get information on the equivalent form of this program on this useful resource site: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/.
I have elderly mother and I would like to join the program so I can take care of her. So I can get paid to do what I do already which is take care of her
Fantastic, please call 718-989-9768 and someone will help you out right away with that!
Kristin T i am 49 yrs. old and just found out that i have cancer and i would like my husband to take care of me how do we go about getting my husband to be my caregiver
Kristin, unfortunately the law doesn’t permitted spouses to be paid as caregivers under the CDPAP program, but you can choose another caregiver to help you out if you are in NY, have Medicaid, and otherwise qualify. Please call us at 718-989-9768 and we will find out everything we need to know to see if you’re eligible for the program and what your next steps would be right there on the first phone call. All the best.
I love my mom and no one knows her better then I do I have helped her all my life well you get it its hard getting help cause she doesn’t like for people to come in and help so I had to quit my job to help her and its not easy with no income for me I just need some help with some kind of income
Carmen, your mom may qualify for the program if she lives in NY and has Medicaid. Please give us a call at 718-989-9768 and we will get you started!
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JC, thank you very much for writing. Please call 718-989-9768 and we can help you with the best way forward in your situation. As you see above, I edited your comment for your privacy.
Hi im gena , my mother in low her address in NY but she is living with me in NJ , and i care for her for over 2 years now everyday , and she had NY medicaid , am i be eligeble for the program ? If u can call me [redacted], thx
Gena, no problem, please call 718-989-9768 and we will help you get started or find out more information!
HEY MY NAME IS KANWAL MALIK & I WOULD LIKE TO BE A CAREGIVER FOR MY MOTHER IM FROM NEW YORK BROOKLYN MY NUMBER IS [redacted] MY MOTHER HAD MEDICAID ALSO.
Malik, we can definitely help. Please call 718-989-9768 and we can help you determine if your Mother is eligible for services, and if so, what your next steps are. All the best!
Hello
My name is Annette my sister needs daily care. She is disabled and on medicaid and medicare. We live in Florida. How can I become her caregiver.
I wish we could help, but we are not operating in Florida at the moment. Please try contacting https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/, as I believe they will be a good resource for finding out how to get services in Florida, and if they are available in your situation.
I have been taking care of my father who has a neurological disorder called PSP Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy. I have been taking care of him Unemployed for the past 2 years. We went from a 4 bedroom home in CA then to 2 bedroom home In NV. and now we live at my brother in laws home with my sister. I have 0 income, sold my car, and broke. My parents have medicare with no income other then social security. I owe taxes and have not been able to pay. I havent been able to apply for medicaid because I am always taking care of my father.I am overwhelmed and just stuck. My priority is my parents. My mom does not speak english and is now having signs of dementia. My Mother and father lived in the USA for 50 years and paid his taxes. They ran a store together and my mother did cooking while my dad ran the store. Until 4 years ago when my dad got this terrible disorder. He is like a little boy and i kind of dont know what to do.. I live in Florida. My sister is helping me with my parents. Its hard to explain she is going through serioius menopause and its really frustrating. I need some sort of income and now i have the state demanding payment and I just got my final notice from them. I can’t explain the emotional stress I am going through. Im not going to send them to a home nor have i even tried. THAT WILL NOT BE AN OPTION. What do I need to do or is there anything i can to so I can get paid. I know I have to pay taxes. I am not trying to get away from that. Its just I need some assistance or way of getting paid. Please let me know.. Thanks
I am so sorry, your situation sounds so hard and frustrating. I wish we could help but we only operate for patients living in NY state. Please check out some people we’ve had communication with and are a great resource: : https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/. Much luck and I hope you can find a way to pursue this!
I am taking care of my mother in low.She has Diabetics,high blood pressure,Muscle pain,for this pain she can’t walk properly.She has medicaid.Does she eligible for caregiver?
Hi, we would have to speak with you further about the specifics of your situation. Please call our intake team at 718-989-9768 and they will be able to tell you what you need to know!
My father is not a well person and has trouble walking most times. My mother whom used to take care of him and help him has recently passed away a few months now. So I do my best to take care of him when I can. It causes me to call out from my regular job very often to be with him. Which I don’t mind but I’d rather just be with him. He has Medicaid and we are in Brooklyn N.Y. I’d really just like to just be home with him and help him with the financial help.
Hi, it definitely sounds like he could qualify, depending on the specifics of your situation. Please call our intake team at 718-989-9768 and they will be able to tell you what you need to know!
My mom had a stroke Feb 21st 2018 she was hospitalized for a week and now in rehab for 2 weeks. She goes home Monday March 12th and I’ll be the one caring for her…but where can I get help from ? Financially?
Hi, we would have to speak with you further about the specifics of your situation. Please call our intake team at 718-989-9768 and they will be able to tell you what you need to know!
hello my name is Ms. Simona Collins and I saw your commercial on T.V. and I became a little courious and might I add interested also in becoming a caregiver for a friend of mine, can you send me a little more information at your earliest convenience thank you.
Hi, we would have to speak with you further about the specifics of your situation. Please call our intake team at 718-989-9768 and they will be able to tell you what you need to know!
Hello I had to leave my job to care for my husband who has a brain injury and now seizures and a stroke. Can someone contact me ASAP to find out my options. 631 312 6191. I thank you. My name is Erin.
Erin, hi, while the CDPAP program does not someone get paid to take care of a spouse, your husband (or you, if you manage his care) can select someone you know and trust if your husband has Medcaid. We would have to speak with you further about the specifics of your situation. Please call our intake team at 718-989-9768 and they will be able to tell you what you need to know!
WE LIVE IN FLORIDA ARE THERE ANY SERVICES HERE THAT WILL HELP WITH HOME CARE HE DOES HAVE MEDICARE AND SSI MEDICAID
Yes, there are some options available in Florida. You can learn more using a website which is a good resource: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/. Best of luck.
I have worked since I was 18 years old! I’m now 56 and in Nov 2017 had to move my mother to SC to care for her! I ended up having to leave a very lucrative paying job as a Finane Manager to care for my mother! My husband is 100% disabled and I’m at a loss with no income. I have my mom living close in a small studio but I spend about 8 to 10 hours a day caring for her! I just need help financially and I really don’t know where to start! She can’t walk, bath on her own or prepare meals! I love my mother dearly and promised her I would care for her but I’m loosing everything I worked for all my life! I hurt need some help and need to know where to start. Can you please help me???
Oy, this sounds terrible! Here is a resource where you can find out about options in South Carolina: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/. I wish you much success!
My sister wants to become a full time caregiver to my parents, both of whom are in their 80s. They live near each other, but not together. My father is a Korean War veteran and worked for the New York State court system as a court clerk. He has a pension and health insurance. My mother depends solely on Social security and has, I believe, buy-in Medicaid. As it is, she works a full time job and takes care of them in her off hours. This takes up a substantial amount of her time and is not enough. Is there any way she can leave her job to care for them?
If they have Medicaid, there is definitely a possibility to get paid to be a caregiver for them. Please call 718-989-9768 so that we can get the rest of the details of your situation and let you know what the next steps would be. Best of luck.
Hi,my name is Julie I live in N.J my mom is disabled she can’t care for herself she has a home health aide but she only checks in once a week, my mom needs someone to be there with her more then one day. My mom is unable to walk unassisted she is depended on her walker and wheelchair can I be a care taker for her if I’m living in N.J and she is also. she is on SSI and Medicaid.
Wow, that sounds like a hard situation. We are currently not able to assist for patients living in NJ. You can get more information on programs like this in states outside NY here: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/. Best of luck.
I have been taking care of my Dad for 10 years. He has Medicare, not Medicaid. Am I able to get paid even though he’s not on Medicaid?
He has MS and needs my assistance on many daily chores. I shop cook clean for him.
Please advise
Thank you
I”m sorry, this program is not available through Medicare, just Medicaid. I hope you are able to find a way to do this. You may try and see if other options are available through https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/.
Hi
I take kare of my mother in law who is 82 year old.I cook for her,laundry,doctors appointment,take her for walk.She has Alzheimers.
How i can applyfor tance?
No problem, we will need more information about your mother in law’s health insurance/Medicaid status. Please call us at 718-989-9768 and we will give you all the information you need. All the best!
I live with and care for my fiance, who is 52 and had a botched surgery four years ago. We own a business together and he has been unable to contribute his usual amount of work, although we must “share” income because we are a partnership. We are not married, and do not file joint personal taxes. He gets Medicaid. We tried to apply for disability (Social Security) but it’s so complicated, and we didn’t really understand how to do it. Can you help?
If it’s a matter of getting paid as his caregiver and he lives in NY, we can potentially help. Please give us a call to share more infrmation and we can let you konw if he would qualify for the program. 718-989-9768. All the best.
I am seeking to get paid to care for both my grand parents. May you please call me …
We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. Please call us at 718-989-9768. All the best.
My fiancé cares for her father in his home and it seems as though at least once a week he becomes angry and no longer wants services with his mental health difficulties being the primary source of the problem. This is causing her a great deal of difficulty and I was just wondering if anyone had any input, suggestions etc. to address this problem. Can he just “fire” her for no reason? Is there help for this problem? etc. thank you
This sounds like a complicated situation. There are a lot of factors, including guardianship if appropriate, or having a designated representative appointed. If her father is directing his own care, he can hire or fire at will. Please give us some more information and we will try and point you in the right direction. 718-989-9768. All the best.
I’m having surgery on my foot on June 1st.I’m on Medicaid,and have many other health problems.my Dr.says my recovery will take at least 5 months do I have to wait till I have surgery to sign up for this program?
Please call us at 718-989-9768 and we can answer that question, it depends on a few things. Look forward to hearing from you.
Hello, my name is Carolyn Brown and I’m looking into becoming a care giver for my mom. We reside in the Bronx, NY 10458 please let me know the necessary steps I need to take to begin this process.
If your Mom has Medicaid, then she very well may qualify. Please call us so we can get the relevant information from you and tell you next steps. 718-989-9768. Look forward to hearing from you.
My mother is 94 years old and moved into a memory care center on Nov. 6th, 2017. She is paying for the center out of pocket at this time. I am the only sibling and have been overseeing her care for 3 years. I manage all of her finances. I make and bring her to all the medical appointments. Early this year I cleaned out her home of 60 years (12 rooms) arranged and dealt with the selling processes. I reimburse myself for supplies purchased, with a receipt. But nothing for time or gas. Can I get paid for anything I do from this point forward? I want this to be a legal process with no repercussions down the line for either one of us.
If your mother can apply for Medicaid, even with a spend-down, she may be able to qualify for this program. But someone from our office would have to get more details about your mother’s assets and income in order to know whether she could qualify to apply for Medicaid. Please call us at 718-989-9768 and we can let you know what your options are. Look forward to hearing from you!
My son is wheelchair bound and I take care of him I’ve been out of work since he was 7 to take care of him..he’s now 15 and his condition has only gotten worse and will not get better..I was told there’s a way to get a income while taking care of him..is this true?
Potentially, yes, If he lives in NY State and has Medicaid, you can choose someone to care for him, though unfortunately, the program does not let you get paid as his caregiver until he is 21 years old. Please call us at 718-989-9768 so we can get the specific information relevant to your case and we will explain next steps. All the best.
My name is Andrea and my husband suffered a stroke last year in March. I had to stop going to school to take care of him at home and I’m on Department of social serviced and he receives social security… We are both on medicaid.. Would I be a paid caregiver for him like I’m doing now..
Hello, Andrea. I am very sorry to hear about your husband. We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. Please call us at 718-989-9768. All the best.
what about if a person has medicare?
Great question. This is a Medicaid funded program, which means all patients must have Medicaid. Patients may have Medicare as their main insurance and have Medicaid as their secondary. We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. Please call us at 718-989-9768. All the best.
My wife and I have been separated for over a year. She has not been living with me. When she got diagnosed with.cancer I started taking care or her. She is on medicaid living in Virginia. She is terminal and I am staying with her constantly now. I cant work and am scared I will loose everything but I cant let her go through this alone. She cant even get out of bed with out help. I am cooking and bathing and taking care of bathroom issues, basically doing everything 24 hours a day. Is there any way I can at least get help paying my basic bills while i am doing this? If i could keep my electric on and my car insurance it would help me recover later. Even though we are separated i cant leave her all alone to deal with strangers. I just don’t know what to do, I can’t get any sleep because for some reason she needs to go to the bathroom less than every 2 hours. She is drugged up and out of it and makes it really hard for me to do anything for her. Now on top of everything else I’m going to lose my home 2. I can’t just think about me and abandon her
I am so sorry to hear about your situation. You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Virginia through Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Program. Please contact Carolyn Tuner, manager at Personal Assistance Services: (804) 662 7107. Good luck!
I would love some more information on this is it just Medicaid or can the person have Medicare ?
Hello, Sheri. This program allows patients to choose their own caregivers. The patient must live in NY State and have Medicaid, in order to participate. Please give us a call at 718-989-9768 and we will let you know next steps. Be well.
I have lived and worked on my grdparents tomato farm for the past 22 yrs of my 34 yr life.i still live w them w my 2 kids.my grdpa has diabetes for past 20 yrs and 4 open heart surgerys,total knee replacment,and few days ago had an operation on his hip.my grdmother cant remember what she told me that morning.it has prevented me from getting even a real job for yrs now.they claim me and my kids on their taxes every yr.what should be my first step in starting to research this getting paid for helping and taking care of my grdparents.?
Hello, Samantha. Sounds like you might benefit from our program! We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. Please call us at 718-989-9768. All the best.
I am considering being a caretaker for my aging mother and father. They both have diabetes, kidney issues and the beginning of dementia. My mother currently is in rehab as she contracted CDIFF the last time she was in the hospital. The frequency of hospital and rehab stays are increasing. As an alternative to assisted living, I was contemplating this program. I know my parents are not currently on Medicaid and I’m not sure if they would qualify. Do you know the average hourly wage that is paid to caregivers for these services? I am the main provider in my home and may not be able to afford to do this.
Thanks for reaching out. Where do your parents live? We can answer any and all questions if you give us a bit more information over the phone: 718-989-9768. Look forward to hearing from you!
Hello I am In Ohio. My Husband is in Stage 4 Cancer has been for Couple years I have had to stop working to take care of him 100 % he has neuropathy and can barely walk or dress himself. He has feeding tube and I need to feed him. We have been dealing with this starting right after we lost our daughter to camcer and I cannot leave him for too long I cannot work outside of the house. But living on his disability we are suffering very bad. He does have Medicaid also for the spindown program . But my car is breaking down and I am lost I need help. Can I since I had to stop working is there any help what so ever for me? Or us. We can never afford to do anything on his monthly check doesn’t even cover our bills. And his meds and etc. Please some advice would help me..
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Ohio through Consumer-Direction Opportunities Program. Please contact Ohio Department of Aging: (800) 266 4246.
My father has long term health insurance through Transamerica. I am taking care of him full time and wanting to know if I can be compensated through his insurance. We live in the state of Maine and have not started the claim yet. Thank you for any advise or guidance.
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Maine through Consumer Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC) Program. Please contact Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): (207) 744 1200.
I am interested in becoming a caregiver for my daughter who is mentally challenged
If your daughter has Medicaid, then she very well may qualify. Please call us so we can get the relevant information from you and tell you next steps. 718-989-9768. Look forward to hearing from you.
Can I get paid for being a caregiver for my daughter who is mentally challenged
If your daughter has Medicaid, then she very well may qualify. Please call us so we can get the relevant information from you and tell you next steps. 718-989-9768. Look forward to hearing from you.
I take care of my mom in the bronx and my dad in bklyn..my dad has Parkinson’s and dementia..neither has Medicaid..they both pay me what they can but it’s never enough. I’m overwhelmed, I’m broke, and no ONE wants to help..financially or otherwise..I’m at wits end…
We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and help you enroll. Please call us at 718-989-9768. Each case is unique and we can discuss all of your options. Good luck!
My mom is 86 yrs old and is disabled with heart issues for many years I am no longer employed so that I can care for her full time. It’s becoming financially difficult for me with expenses. Currently my mother has Medicare and BCBS would we quality for his program? How or where do I begin searching for the help and answers. We currently reside in NJ
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in New Jersey through Personal Preference Program (PPP). Please contact Division of Disability Services: (888) 285 3036.
Hi my husband was disabled at work he is 43 yrs old..he will be having a his SSD hearing this month and should win this time around. He is a fall risk due to nerve damage and needs care can I apply to be his caregiver once the case is done?
If he has Medicaid, there is definitely a possibility he can qualify. Please call 718-989-9768 so that we can get the rest of the details of your situation and let you know what the next steps would be. Best of luck.
My good friend has freedom insurance can he hire me as a care giver floida
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Florida through Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) Program. Please contact CDC+ Customer Service: (866) 761 7043.
Hi, My wife is pregnant and she is getting very week every day but she has united healthcare, and i have to take off from my work every other day, some one told to care of her and quit my job and get paid for taking care of her. is that possible?
Thank you for reaching out. We can answer any and all questions if you give us a bit more information over the phone: 718-989-9768. Look forward to hearing from you!
If she lives in NY State and has Medicaid, you can choose someone to care for her, though unfortunately, the program does not let you get paid as her caregiver because you are legally married. Please call us at 718-989-9768 so we can get the specific information relevant to your case and we will explain next steps. All the best.
Hey. My name is Alejandro, I’m working on TX but i had decided to move back to NY to help my parents. Now, I’m working with one of your employees name Jesy, and she is very nice, but i have some questions, for example I’m planning on taking care of my mother and father, they are over 80 years old ( i know it sounds crazy) i want to know if i will be able to take care of them.
Hello! Please call Jesy at 347-990-3071. She will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have. Thanks!
Hi, I was wondering if my brother could get paid for helping/caring for me and/or our father. We live in Illinois. My father is on disability and has trouble, cooking, cleaning, walking, and sometimes he forgets things easily. He has back problems and neck problems. He also has a colostomy bag as of this year. I am on medicaid. I have back problems (scoliosis) and can’t lift much. I also suffer from a major depression disorder and anxiety disorders. My brother does the work around the house and goes grocery shopping with me, and sometimes goes with me to my doctor appointments. Is there a way for him to get an income for caring for us? Thank you for your time.
I should have said I’m on a medicaid program. Also waiting to see if I will be getting disability.
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Illinois through Illinois Family Caregiver Support Program. Please call 1-800-252-8966.
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Illinois through Illinois Family Caregiver Support Program. Please call 1-800-252-8966.
What is the address and Phone number for your office in Tampa,FL.
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Florida through Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) Program. Please contact CDC+ Customer Service: (866) 761 7043.
Hi my dad is on Medicare and is disabled…he lives at home and needs assistance but won’t let strangers care for him he prefers being surrounded by his family…would he be eligible for any of these programs?
Sounds like he would benefit from our program! If he has New York State Medicaid, there is definitely a possibility he can qualify. Please call 718-989-9768 so that we can get the rest of the details of your situation and let you know what the next steps would be. Best of luck.
Hello,I live in Oklahoma, my grandfather lives with me. He is disabled, and a lot of health issues. I do everything for him except bathing him. Someone needs to be with him 24 hrs for he falls, he has had a stroke and COPD amongst other issues. He does not have Medicaid, so can you tell me what I can do or were to start? Thank you
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Oklahoma through Personal Care Program (PCP). Please contact Oklahoma Department of Human Services office at 1-800-435-4711.
I live in Florida, and I have to take care of my husband full time. I had to quit my job so that I am able to care for him, are there any funds that are available to/for me?
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Florida through Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) Program. Please contact CDC+ Customer Service: (866) 761 7043.
I was wondering do they have any programs where I can take care of my mother down in Texas. I’m just wondering for the future cause if my mother’s failure is feeling I will drop everything and would like to be her caregiver down in Texas. Do you know how I can go about this?
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Texas through Consumer Managed Personal Attendant Service (CMPAS) Program. Please contact the Medicaid Client Hotline: (800) 252 8263. Good luck!
My mom owns her home is she still elegible to apply for the Medicaid or no? I want to set up appointment but want you to know that she owns her home. Pls advise thank you. Theresa
We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and help you enroll. Please call us at 718-989-9768. Each case is unique and we can discuss all of your options. Good luck!
I am interested in learning more about the paid caregiver…also is there someone or someplace we can speak to someone on how to treat a person with Alzheimer’s, ( my mom) my wife and I have two different opinions and we are fighting about what is right, please help
Thank you for reaching out. We can answer any and all questions if you give us a bit more information over the phone: 718-989-9768. Look forward to hearing from you!
My boy friend is on disability and has Medicare we live together in his house in Arkansas,can I get paid to care for him ? And who should I call to find out?
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Arkansas through Independent Choices Program (ICP). Please contact ICP Customer Service: (866) 710-0456.
My mom is 90 years old, legally blind and profoundly deaf, even with hearing aids. She has also fallen a few times in and around her home, and has difficulty walking.
I drive her to her numerous doctor’s appointments and sit-in because she can’t always hear what the nurse or doctor is saying, or wants me to explain what they said. She is in the process of giving me power-of-attorney (we had to wait months for an appointment with an attorney with the Office of the Aging). I try to get her out of her house almost everyday, even if it’s just to go out for brunch and a ride in the car.
However, she is on Medicare, not Medicaid … can she still qualify?
This program is a Medicaid funded program. Which means, your mom must be on Medicaid. Please call us at 718-989-9768 so we can get the specific information relevant to your case and we will explain next steps. All the best.
Hi there, my husband and I take care of his mother, who has dementia and COPD. Our car is just about dead, but we’re going to need another one to drive her around. Do you know of any programs that help with funding for a car? Thank you!
Hello. Unfortunately, we do not have that kind of information. Perhaps googling your inquiry would be your best bet. Good luck!
Hi, My name is Sherry. My 79 year old mother in law was recently discharged from the hospital (a little over 2 weeks ago). She is unable to return home due to dementia..sonetimesShe doesn’t recognize family members,where she is, her own name….or when or how much medication she is supposed to take. Also, she is a hoarder and won’t throw anything away. Her house is barely livable. She can’t get to the Stove to cook her own meals. Her bed is broken and she sleeps in a recliner. AND, she has had to have a number of creatures (including rats the size of squirrels, a snake, opossums, and raccoons).She is a diabetic, heart patient (post triple bypass), anemic, and has gastric bleeding on top of dementia. I have been caring for her since her discharge. But, I have had to stop working to do it. She currently lives on Social Security and receives both Medicare and Medicaid through the State of Georgia. Does Georgia allow family members to receive some kind of compensation for caring for a family member. If bot, I don’t know what we will have to do. It is putting a major strain on our finances. But, we can’t afford an assisted living facility or a home care nurse. And suggestions would be appreciated.
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Georgia by contacting DHS: (800) 436 7442. Good luck!
I was wondering if under the CDPAP program and through FreedomCare if one person can have two paid caregivers, Two people who would share the care by splitting the hours allotted?
Yes! Patients can have as many caregivers needed to assist with the approved hours.
is there a program like this in NJ, My 98 year old grandmother lives with me and had very limited mobility. I current pay a live in to stay with us to help take care of my grandmother when I am at work. thanks in advance for the information.
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in New Jersey through Personal Preference Program (PPP). Please call the Division of Disability Services: (888) 285 3036.
Hey! I live in Pennsyvania and need information on how I can get paid to take care of my grandparents in New Jersey my grandmother has c.o.p.d. and cannot walk at all so uses a cathader and my grandfather has a very hard time walking using a walker. I am trying to relieve my mother and aunt because they have full time jobs as it is. And I myself will not beable to work a job due to the traveling and it being very time consuming . can you please send me information on this thankyou so much
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in New Jersey through Personal Preference Program (PPP). Please call the Division of Disability Services: (888) 285 3036.
I would love to take better care of my mother, i have seen so much crul in the world.how can i move forward to take care of my own mother. Please send me some info to my email thank you.
This program is a Medicaid funded program. Which means, your mom must be on Medicaid. Please call us at 718-989-9768 so we can get the specific information relevant to your case and we will explain next steps. All the best.
Hi my name is Kayla. I live with my mom in Jacksonville, Fl. I would love to be a paid family caregiver. My mom is dealing with stage 4 breast cancer for over 2 years. I want to be a part time caretaker. How can I enroll to be a caretaker for her? She will be getting medicaid in August.
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Florida through Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) Program. Please call the CDC+ Customer Service: (866) 761 7043.
Hello can you tell me if there is a program that can help my mom get paid here in Newark NJ my mom takes care of my sister she is mentally disabled?
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in New Jersey through Personal Preference Program (PPP). Please call the Division of Disability Services: (888) 285 3036.
Hello my name’s luis and I’ve been taking care of my father since like 2011 and he needs me to drive him to his appointments and such, is there a way I can benefit from this program?
Sounds like we can help! Please call us at 718-989-9768 so we can get the specific information relevant to your case and we will explain next steps. All the best.
I have been taking care of my step father, who has dementia,for several years now. We live in Illinois. He is now going to be moving in with me. He has Medicare and a supplemental Blue Cross Insurance plan.
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Illinois through Illinois Family Caregiver Support Program. Please call 1-800-252-8966.
I care for my husband .that had a stroke 6 months ago. Do i qualify for this? We live in Mississippi
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Mississippi by contacting Division of Medicaid Long Term Care at 800-421-2408.
Hi I’m on FMLA from work for 2 Mos taking care of my frail mom who is undergoing chemo, she has Medicare and Medicaid . Can I get paid by taking care of her. She appointed my wife as her Health care agent since she is a nurse. We live in Long Island , does she qualify and how much people get paid, not working and being a caregiver is having a toll in our financial concerns , aside from stress and frustration , if I’m eligible can I work per diem while taking care of my mother , because I don’t want to lose my sanity too.
Sounds like you would benefit from our program. Please call us at 718-989-9768 so we can get the specific information relevant to your case and we will explain next steps. All the best.
My husband is 63 and battling cancer. I am his wife. I lost my job after 25 yrs due to a company takeover. I’m finding that my husband needs me more than ever to assist him in daily day to day things. Can I become his caregiver and get paid, I’m really hesitant to go back to work with his condition. Pls advise.
Potentially, yes, If he lives in NY State and has Medicaid, you can choose someone to care for him, though unfortunately, the program does not let you get paid as his caregiver if you are legally married. Please call us at 718-989-9768 so we can get the specific information relevant to your case and we will explain next steps. All the best.
I have a boyfriend that is 30 but he has crohn’s disease lives in pgh pa and has medicaid through welfare and i would like to become his caregiver how do i go about doing that.
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in PA through Consumer Direction (Available under ACT 150 and OLTL’s Home and Community-Based Waiver Services)Program. Please call the Long-Term Living Helpline: (800) 753 8827.
My aunt in law was just released from the hospital and is receiving home infusion. Once finished she originally has mobility issues and needs accompaniment to doctor appointments, and sometimes needs help with getting out of bed and remembering to take her meds. I live in NY and she receives Medicaid and Medicare.
Sounds like you would benefit from our program. Please call us at 718-989-9768 so we can get the specific information relevant to your case and we will explain next steps. All the best.
My name is Janice George I have been taking care of my husband for 4 years I need help I want to know how do I get help as a caregiver for him o live in spartanburg south carolina please need help for my love one
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in South Carolina through Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Program. Please contact South Carolina Healthy connections (Medicaid) and inquire about homecare: (888) 289 0709. Good luck!
Janice George my phone number cell 864 357 3805 home phone 864 249 6960 please help me
We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. Please call us at 718-989-9768. All the best.
Hello, My husband is on Medicaid and has many health conditions. My son, who is 15, also has a few health conditions. I would like to get paid as a caregiver for both, as i already do all the caregiving but am struggling financially. How do I go about getting started and/or paid?
Sounds like you might benefit from our program! We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. Please call us at 718-989-9768. All the best.
patricia I am a C.N.A.I quit my job to take care of my grandma ,she fell and broke her hip she is 98 years old is there a program where I can get paid for taking care of her if so how do I go about it please
Sounds like you might benefit from our program! We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. Please call us at 718-989-9768. All the best.
Is this only for the elderly? I have an autistic 5 year old who is still in diapers and my teenage daughter suffers from anxiety, self harms and has been having suicidal thoughts. I was told not to let her by herself but I am a single mother with no support from the father, no vehicle and no family in this city. I am a US resident but not a Citizen. Can I get paid to care for at least one of them?
We live in Florida.
Thanks for reaching out. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Florida through Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) Program. Please contact CDC+ Customer Service: (866) 761 7043. Good luck!
Thanks for reaching out. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Florida through Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) Program. Please contact CDC+ Customer Service: (866) 761 7043. Good luck!
I’m my mothers primary caregiver! I take her to all of her appointments, keep up with all her financial issues, her medicine and in the process of getting a POA for her medical and financial! She had Medicare and doesn’t qualify for Medicaid! I would like to find out if I could be compensated for caring for her? I live in NC.
I meant that she does have Medicare!
Thanks for reaching out. You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in North Carolina through the Home Care Independence (HCI) Program. Please contact the North Carolina Health and Human Service: (800) 662 7030. Good luck!
Thanks for reaching out. You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in North Carolina through the Home Care Independence (HCI) Program. Please contact the North Carolina Health and Human Service: (800) 662 7030. Good luck!
I have been taking care of my father for 4 years. He has dementia as a result of a stroke. I have been told that because he lives with me I cannot be paid to care for him. Is this correct?
Hello, Alice! Patients and caregivers are allowed to live together and still participate in the program. We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. Please call us at 718-989-9768. All the best.
i am taking care of my uncle 78 years old it has been for almost a year. He has hav echldren they can not take him due health reason and one is in and ot o jail what money he dose get he send to the one child in and out of jail . I am also taking care of my husband who health is not great either.I was wondering if there is a way I can get money to take care of him.I had to stip working because my husband fell and it was time to come to nurse him as well. Neither one can drive and I am taking one or the other to appointments . I would any information to get paid to take care of my uncle. I am not asing for my husband that is my husband I i said i would take care of for better or worst. and will kep doing that because I want to. but there are days that it is really rough. Thank you Diane
Hello, Diane. Sounds like you might benefit from our program! We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. Please call us at 718-989-9768. All the best.
My mom doesn’t have Medicare. She still has an apartment she pays rent on but won’t stay there alone so sge lives with me majority of the time. She pays for health ins but I’m not familiar with the workings or what to inquire about. She is still of sound body and mind, thank God but the additional assistance would be great. She actually came to me thus morning asking about this. Please contact me if you can assist us in finding out. 5169932955.Thanks
Hello Antonia. This is a Medicaid funded program, which means all patients must have Medicaid. Patients may have private insurance as their main insurance and have Medicaid as their secondary. We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. Please call us at 718-989-9768. Good luck!
ok so my mom broke her back and needs help she does not get medicaid but gets medacare and has health insurance. she needs someone with her all the time. who can i get in touch with about getting paided to take care of her? any help would be great
Good morning Laura! I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. This is a Medicaid funded program, which means all patients must have Medicaid. Patients may have Medicare as their main insurance and have Medicaid as their secondary. We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. Please call us at 718-989-9768. All the best.
Hi! Does the State of Virginia have this program also? I tried checking on something like this and to no avail. Thank you!
Thanks for reaching out. You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Virginia through the Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Program. Please contact Carolyn Tuner, manager at Personal Assistance Services: (804) 662 7107. Good luck!
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Virginia through Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Program. Please contact Carolyn Tuner, manager at Personal Assistance Services: (804) 662 7107.
Good morning. My mom has late stage dementia and I am putting her on hospice. She has Medicare. I am her caregiver. Am I eligible to get paid?
Good morning Laura! This is a Medicaid funded program, which means all patients must have Medicaid. Patients may have Medicare as their main insurance and have Medicaid as their secondary. We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. Please call us at 718-989-9768. All the best.
I am sorry to hear about your mom. This is a Medicaid funded program, which means all patients must have Medicaid. The patient can apply for Medicaid, even with a spend-down, they may be able to qualify for this program. But someone from our office would have to get more details about the patient’s assets and income in order to know whether they could qualify to apply for Medicaid. Please call us at 718-989-9768 and we can let you know what your options are. Look forward to hearing from you!
Hi,
I take care of my disable brother that lives in NJ, is FreedomCare only for NY residents, if so, would you know if there is program like this in NJ.
Thank you
Thanks for reaching out. You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in New Jersey through the Personal Preference Program (PPP). Please contact Division of Disability Services: (888) 285 3036. Good luck!
I am so sorry to hear about your situation. You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in New Jersey through Personal Preference Program (PPP) Program. Please contact the Division of Disability Services: (888) 285 3036. Good luck!
My name is Veronica I have been taking care of my veteran husband who had a stroke in 2013. He is totally disabled. We live in New Jersey. I would like information about getting paid for caring for family members. It would help with expenses.
I’m very sorry to hear about your situation. You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in New Jersey through the Personal Preference Program (PPP). Please contact Division of Disability Services: (888) 285 3036. Good luck!
Is the program only for new York? I live in Newark nj my mother and husband both need someone there with them all the time. Both have diabetes and high blood pressure.
Thanks for reaching out. You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in New Jersey through the Personal Preference Program (PPP). Please contact Division of Disability Services: (888) 285 3036. Good luck!
I work full time 35 hr. work week. I have to take time off from my job to care for my fiance. He had a stroke & is unable to walk, talk or be on his own. I would like to work part time at my job & then be able to assist my fiance with his care. He doesn’t have medicaid , he has medicare. Can I be a home aid to him. If so, what do I need to do to apply to be his home aid. THANK YOU
Good morning Maria! This is a Medicaid funded program, which means all patients must have Medicaid. Patients may have Medicare as their main insurance and have Medicaid as their secondary. We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and let you know what the options are. Please call us at 718-989-9768. All the best.
Hi, I am need to start caring for both my grandparents, could I as one person assist them both and be compensated? How do I or they sign up? I live in CA. Thank you!
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You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in California through In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Program. Please contact MediCal: (800) 541 5555. Good luck!
Greetings, I have a Brother who has Medicare,not Medicaid, had a stroke and is in need of a caregiver. He would only allow his wife to take care of him. Can the wife get paid as a care taker. They live in Virginia
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Virginia through Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Program. Please contact Carolyn Tuner, manager at Personal Assistance Services: (804) 662 7107. Good luck!
How can u receive info about this program
We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and help you enroll. Please call us at 718-989-9768. Each case is unique and we can discuss all of your options. Good luck!
HI,MY NAME IS BRIDGETTE,FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS I HAVE BEEN WORKING FULL TIME AND TAKING CARE OF MY HUSBAND FULL TIME.HE HAS COPD,A-FIB, 24/7 OXYGEN,13 MEDICATIONS,CAN NOT WALK,AND DEPENDS ON ME 100%. HE IS ON SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND ON MEDICARE,I ALSO CARRY INSURANCE FOR BOTH OF US THROUGH MY EMPLOYER, WE LIVE IN WISCONSIN. IS THERE A PROGRAM THAT CAN PAY ME TO CARE FOR HIM?
You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in Wisconsin through Wisconsin Family Caregiver Program. Please call 866-843-9810. Good luck!
well i have been taken care of my for awhile now and plus i am a caregiver and i would like to know how will i get paid to take care of my mother
We will be happy to speak about your situation over the phone and help you enroll. Please call us at 718-989-9768. Each case is unique and we can discuss all of your options. Good luck!
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Hello. Please call us at 718-989-9768 so we can get the specific information relevant to your case and we will explain next steps.
We were living in N.Y. but recently moved to S.C. My Mother is in very bad shape and can’t do anything for herself. She now lives with us since we moved and take care of her. Is there anyway I can get paid for helping her or does she HAVE to be on Medicaid?
Hello Julia! You can get more information about the ways to get paid taking care of your loved one in South Carolina by contacting South Carolina Healthy connections (Medicaid) and inquire about homecare: (888) 289 0709. This is a Medicaid funded program so all patients must be on Medicaid. Good luck!
I live in the IL area, I didn’t catch anyone asking about this area. My friend is taking care of her mom from a stroke and she moved from Vegas and quite her job to be her full-time care taker. She only receive Medicare and benefits from her Insurance. I did read about a private insurance company and having a caregiver contract done. Do you have a facility in the IL area near ST. Louis MO?
Hello! Please contact Senior Helpline at 800-252-8966 for more information in IL. Good luck!
My grandmother is 96 and lives in her home with a 70 yr old daughter who is completely handicapped. They have my aunt who lives with them to help out and she has recently become unable to keep up her health and take care of them. We live in ky and one of them has Medicaid. She also has home health come in 7 days a wk. I used to work for the company that does this. I am granddaughter and have been helping out since I was 13. I was let go because I had a medical issue. I would like to help them out more so I can also be closer to home . They live across th street from me . Where can I get info on this to do this for them?
Hello! Please contact The Kentucky Family Caregiver Program at 859.283.1885 for more information in KY. Good luck!
Hi, I have been with my 91 yo.mom for 2yrs. She has too have help getting around. She has a hospital bed, lift chair walk in shower and life alert. She receives home hospice 2hrs. 5days a week. But needs someone here all the time.I gave up my home to come stay with her. I have no income no old enough to draw ss yet and can not get disability.(have ms) and she receives little ss. Was told I could get paid for being a care giver. I am a current EMT/FF.
Hello, Vivian. Sorry to hear about your mom. Hello. Please call us at 718-989-9768 so we can get the specific information relevant to your case and we will explain next steps.
I live in las vegas now, and need info on how to get setup for the care of my sister.
Hello! Please contact The Personal Care Services Program at 800-525-2395 for more information in Nevada. Good luck!
Thank you for posting this information. We have recently had my mother assessed with a GAP specialist and has been diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimer. I’ve had to let go of my work to be home with her. Does Nevada have a program that pays family members help care for loved one?
Hello! Please contact The Personal Care Services Program at 800-525-2395 for more information in Nevada. Good luck!