Does anyone know how to get Medicaid so I can get an aide for my husband? We have Medicare and supplemental; however we can't get an aide.

An aide on Medicaid is not always possible. There may be a waiting list.

Call your PCP and request in home care. When they admit him, ask about an aide and how many hours u can get. In my State its only enough time for the aide to bathe 3x a week. Then another poster said he was given a few hours a day. Be aware though, this is not permanent. As soon as "in home" feels husband has plateaued, they will discharge. This will give you time to look into an aide thru Medicaid.

Have you asked your doctor to order Home Health Care, including PT to strengthen his core? That's the way MediCARE will pay for some aide hours.

To apply for Medicaid, call your local Area Agency on Aging or your County Social Services office.

go to your family service office in the city you live and apply

is your husband a veteran? Does he have SsI or Medicare.? People who come out of hospitals are eligible for home health and therapy under medicare. If you around his age check into your cities area care