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acosta
Asked June 2014
I would like to heip as a caregiver. Does social security cover that?
My father is 67, has back pain issues and is handicap.
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Jun 2014
No, Medicare does not cover you being a caregiver. Any home care he needs would be ordered by his MD, possibly covered by private insurance if he has any. Contact his county office of the aging for help.
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