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jdasalla60 Asked April 2021
Need caregiver pay advice; mom doesn't qualify for MediCal. Are there any options?
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I reduced my work schedule to 1 day at home so that I can care for my mother full time. She suffered a massive stroke on her left side so she is unable to speak and has paralysis on her dominant right side. My siblings all still work so the best option was for her to live with me and my husband since my husband is retired and I was working part time.
I have searched online and talked to many people for guidance, all fingers point elsewhere. There is so much info, overwhelming. I read on MediCare website about caregiver pay; called, they said they won't pay for caregiver. Should I try MediCaid? Anyone else experience this that can share and enlighten me? Thanks for your time.
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JoAnn29 Apr 2021
Medicaid may help if Mom fits the criteria. There is a cap concerning monthly income and another cap for assets. If Mom has assets they need to be spent down. Living with you, maybe her monthly income would help to pay for care. Call your County Social Service office to see if u can get help.
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jdasalla60 Apr 2021
Thank you; I will be contacting the Dept of Social Services next. Thanks again for your feedback.
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JoAnn29 Apr 2021
Before I paid money for a lawyer I would talk to Medicaid. You seem to be looking for an aide. The criteria for in home may be different than the criteria for placing Mom in NH. It may just be a simple application. Your income does not come into the picture. I would only consult a lawyer and Mom makes too much monthly. He can set up a Miller trust. You need to make sure the lawyer is well versed in Medicaid law.
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jdasalla60 Apr 2021
Thank you JoAnn :)
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