Reaching out to my elder attorney for advice. However. in case anyone has advice until I can hear back from her.
I noticed the md wrote a note that I am the responsible party/hcp. I agree for now to make health care decisions for my mother. However if "responsible party" means more I need to know what more responsbilities are included and exactly what it means. For example, to pick up prescriptions, take to all MD appointments, etc. I live 500 miles away.
Any advice for hcps who live 500 miles away? I asked the POA if I can I am not sure I can afford a geriatric case manager. The POA is not willing to fund one out of her estate funds despite requesting it. Someone suggested moving my mother closer to me.
You are not the general POA.
We have told you over and over that the General POA is responsible for almost everything as regards your elder.
This has been so ongoing.
Please speak with your attorney who by now will have explained to you exactly what powers you have (which amount to almost nothing).
A general POA has all of the powers in his/her document. Which are often a LOT, and that includes placement and moves.
https://www.everplans.com/articles/how-to-be-a-good-health-care-proxy
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning/choosing-health-care-proxy
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/estate-planning/health-care-proxy#:~:text=No%2C%20typically%20there%20is%20no,legally%20enforceable%20in%20your%20state.
Is a health care proxy financially responsible?
No, typically there is no financial burden to being a proxy, and they will not be required to pay medical costs related to their decisions. Consult an experienced estate planning attorney for advice about your circumstances and to ensure that your health care proxy designation is legally enforceable in your state.
What is the difference between a POA and a healthcare proxy?
In this scenario, their Financial POA can legally step in and help out. They can even perform important functions such as managing investments and real estate assets. A Health Care Proxy cannot perform any of these functions. Instead, their legal agency lies strictly in healthcare decisions.
In addition to what I've posted here, there is a TON more info available to you on Google about your role as a H CP and the roles of POA.
I have said before, all your POA is for is to carry out Moms wishes with the doctors and Nurses. Your POA in only invoked if Mom is not competent to make health decisions. You don't need a case manager. Your responsibilities are not that broad.
"the party responsible to making health care decisions when the principal party is unable to make said health care decisions for him or herself". These are decisions REGARDING HEALTH CARE OPTIONS.
They have nothing to do with general POA which is held in your case, as you told us, by another family member.
Your questions are repetitive, D.
This concerns me regarding your ability to serve as any responsible party.
Please discuss, as we have suggested many many times with your attorney.
Opinions of random strangers on a forum (including my own) are worthless.
Are you trying to become the Medical POA? The LO must be of sound mind in order to change or add any directives.
If the POA refuses to extend funds for meds exactly how do you think you will do this?
Please provide more information.