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i've been taking care of him for 2 years and pretty much put my life on hold! which i don't mind!
tripstix
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Feb 25, 2010
Helllo i take care of my 100% disabled vetran father im 36 and ive been doing this for 4 months now,im curious is there a way i can get some income for taking care of him,this is a 24-7 job so i cant go out and get my self a paying job,i dont mind taking care of him,i bath him cook for him keep everything clean and i do numorous other things,now if any one knows of a program that can help me get paid pls post thanks.
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pamela6148
Raidberry and Tripstix have you applied for Medical for your loved ones. Look into it on line. There is a program where you can get paid but I believe they have to be on Medical/Medicaid. It's called In Home Care Services I think. I'm sure more will comment with more information.
MsChrys1
Speak with an attorney in your state regarding a Caregiver Agreement. Also, if you have been living with your parent as their caregiver in their home for a specified period of time, you may be able to have the title to their house transferred to you without a Medicaid penalty for gifting. Normally, a home is seen as an asset which would otherwise be considered available to a parent when it comes time to make application for Medicaid benefits for Nursing home care/placement, thus allowing a caregiver child who lives with mom or dad in their home to take title, and dad/mom able to gift the house under this special exemption. In any event, you should see a certified elder lawyer for Medicaid planning which will help you map out the time frame for spenddown of assets, the best way to accomplish same, the tax ramifications of gifting, and a projected date mom or dad will become Medicaid eligible.
Also, go to the VA website and look up the accredited VA attorneys who can help you with 1) making application for VA home placement (usually a waiting list) which may be necessary in the future and 2) obtaining access to any and all VA services (such as deeply discounted RXs directly fillable at your local VA hospital).
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