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I had a elder law attorney setup a Caregiver Agreement to deal with this issue. The agreement spells out exactly what care is to be provided & the amount paid for that care. You should keep very detailed records as to when, what, etc. care is being provided & the amount paid.
If the amount paid to the caregiver totals over $600 per year, you will need to provide a 1099 form to the caregiver & he/she will need to report it as income on their 1040 form.
You need an actual "personal services contract" done otherwise it could be viewed as gifting and there will be a transfer penalty on the amount if they are going into the NH and applying for Medicaid. An attorney needs to do this for you as how it is drawn up needs to work for your state. A good elder care or estate attorney will know what passes the Medicaid sniff test and will know what the community standards are for care in your area.
Keep in mind that in order to do personal services contract for caregiving you do have to be able to show - just in case the "service" is challenged- that you had the time and capability to do the caregiving. If you work a full time job, the contract could be viewed as invalid.
You can also do a services contract for estate management - like taking care of mom's banking, taxes, house maintenance and not day to day personal care. If you do this, you really have to have a degree in something like be a CPA or a stockbroker or other practicing professional. Again drawn up by an attorney.
My dad, 76 yrs old, had an accident couple months ago, and now has hernied disc and the sciatica nerve will not let him do even the most basic things such as shaving and bathing. My mom, 66 yrs old and with diabetes, is helping him carry on with his daily needs such as prepare food and things he can't do himself. I work part time and have to arrange for his transportation to hospital or dr. appointments, same thing as for my mom (they don't drive). I wonder if I can apply either as myself or for my mom to get some cash and counsiling assistence that we provide for my dad. They even lost their SSI-s last year. Need some help somehow. We all live in Florida.
Should I use my moms cash to pre pay her funeral (note she has about $27,000 in savings and checking and a $15,000 universal life insurance policy, along with 2 whole life policy's totaling $7,500. What should I use to pre pay the funeral. I would like to start the application for medicaid but not sure what would be best?
I am a 64 year old woman who lives on a SS income of $945 a month. My 43 year old daughter had major brain surgery on 7/18/12 in Reno, NV. She has no insurance and does not qualifie FL medicaid, only if and when she is approved for SSI. I am her sole provider and caregiver. She needs medication around the clock, payment for prescription medication, transportation to and from doctor's offices and hospitals. There doesn't appear that she will recover for a very long time; based on her nuerosurgeon's report. He removed a very large tumor (size of a lemon) from her brain on 7/18/2012. However, there is still a mass (tumor) that is wrapped arround her brain stem. To operate could be a life threatening, if not a total disabilitating issue. They want to treat it with radiation, but there's no insurance. I am left to support her entirely financially, medical needs, around the clock care. Am I eligible for any caregiver financial assistance? Please advise, and thank you
I care my husband, he had colon cancer, diabetes, arthritis left knee, cellulitis, amputee right leg above knee, heart failure, high blood pressure etc, I help him take bath, , clean up after puppy, groceries, drive him to doctor etc. We try need help to DAD Program in texas but they told me not qualify for pay family take care him I real up sad because I need something for my self too, I want go work but I can not leave him because sometime his puppy more than one time and make messy.because he had colon cancer stage 3, I Real need help for programs who can pay me because I care him
Yes, My husband eligible for Medicaid..........But in Texas they had Dep.of aging and disability they already came and interview us and they told us they can not pay me
I'm really sorry for your situation. It seems like this country just throws some people away. They say you're lazy if you don't work, but they won't help you take care of him so you can get a job.
Have you tried the local Area Agency on Aging? Here's the one that covers Fayette county. Capital AAA 888-622-9111, Ext. 6062 512-916-6062 http://www.aaacap.org/ Email: aaacap@capcog.org
Counties served: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, Travis, and Williamson Also do you have a church that might help you find financial support?
terri33467: Can your daughter not get SDI....Disability? If you have filed paperwork for SSI, and they have not handled your case you need to find a Disability Attorney, they only received pay once they get your case settled. I filed for SDI and was turned down twice, and it took 2 years! I finally went to a Disability Attorney who filed the paperwork for me and we went before a judge and it was granted after almost 3 years. Do not mess around and wait all this time you need help right away. Attorneys who do this for a living know how to jump through all the "hoops" they place before you. They are doing this on purpose knowing that a lot of people will give up.
I was getting no SSI only child support of $193 twice a month. One prescription alone cost $597 and I had no insurance. My parents, thank God let us move in with them.
I need to quit my job and take care of my elderly mother, I have the power of attorney, can I write my self a pay check and how do I pay taxes and social security.
I was told by our Elder Law Attorney not to do that. He came up with better suggestions. You need to go see one and find out what you will need to do to put your Mom on Medicaid when the time comes. Do it fast.
I care for my elderly father w/MS. We've been through the private caregiver saga, the costs and I've had to end up doing most of the care b/c they turned out to be unreliable and I lost my job as a result I havent had much work, since , or been able to work as the main caregiver for my Dad and my own health issues. I dont know what will happen when I cant help him at all as he is very heavy and I have difficulty dressing him and cant pick him up when he falls . I work part-time for very little money, right now which actually has me out of the house for most of the day as it is a driving job and his financial situation has quite deteriorated since I've had to financially depend on him which Im ashamed to say and hes also assisted my sister who's on disability but cant afford cost-of-living. I've looked into many programs int the past re gettign more financial assistance but hes not eligible b/c of his pension, not eligible for Medicaid, I havent been able to get cash assistance for myself b/c I live with him and he owns the house. He has way too much financial responsibility, pays all the home-involved billsand as a result his saving has quite waned. We're really stuck, here and not sure where to turn next. He told me this morning he doesnt know how he'll get through the month.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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If the amount paid to the caregiver totals over $600 per year, you will need to provide a 1099 form to the caregiver & he/she will need to report it as income on their 1040 form.
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Keep in mind that in order to do personal services contract for caregiving you do have to be able to show - just in case the "service" is challenged- that you had the time and capability to do the caregiving. If you work a full time job, the contract could be viewed as invalid.
You can also do a services contract for estate management - like taking care of mom's banking, taxes, house maintenance and not day to day personal care. If you do this, you really have to have a degree in something like be a CPA or a stockbroker or other practicing professional. Again drawn up by an attorney.
Have you tried the local Area Agency on Aging? Here's the one that covers Fayette county.
Capital AAA
888-622-9111, Ext. 6062
512-916-6062
http://www.aaacap.org/
Email: aaacap@capcog.org
Counties served: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, Travis, and Williamson
Also do you have a church that might help you find financial support?