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D
Dillie
Asked October 2013
Can a sibling be paid to care for our mother as part of paydown to Medicaid eligibility?
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jeannegibbs
Oct 2013
Yes. Payment rate should not exceed a reasonable going rate in your market.
There should be a personal care agreement drawn up. The sibling should report and pay taxes on the income.
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There should be a personal care agreement drawn up. The sibling should report and pay taxes on the income.