Are there any social security benefits available to caregivers of elderly parents to help with their out of pocket expenses?

CAN I GET PAID FOR WATCHING MY MOTHER

i take care of my dad everyday can i get benifits?

In most areas, you can go to Social Services and apply for benefits for taking care of a family member. Just call them and they will point you in the right direction within their agency. Also, you may try the Department of Health and Human Hygiene. Under the Health Department you may find additional benefits for elderly. But start at the Department of Social Services and their is a stipend for caring for elderly.

IF they are a Veteran or the spouse of a Veteran check into VA Aid and Attendance benefit which will assist with paying Home Care to Skilled Nursing.
VA BENEFITS: (Available for veteran and spouse if qualified)
http://www.veteranaid.org/apply.php VA information and Download forms!
www.aidforvets.com
www.veteranaid.org
www.va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs – YOU MUST ASK FOR VA AID & ATTENDANCE
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html - for family who need to replace missing documents
http://www.veteranaid.org/apply.php - Application website
Veterans Legal Assistance at www.veteranslegal.org
National Website:
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/

Veterans' Legal Assistance (VLA), a law firm whose attorneys are accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. VLA helps families navigate through the full eligibility and application processes.


The forms you need are:
VSO 3 (physician’s form)*
21-526 (for the veteran)
21-534 (for surviving spouse)
21-22 (power of attorney)
21-8416 (medical expenses)

My mnl draws ssi which goes directly to her bank acount and we only withdraw with her approval to pay for her meds and etc for her. On the otherhand, I draw ssdi and can't see social security paying me for taking care of my mnl for then I would probable lose my ssdi because they will think I am able to work. Is their somewhere to check that out without messing what little benefits that I draw?

You can call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. Call your local Social Service agency who may offer a Caregiver Stipend. You can also apply for Social Security right over the phone by requesting a phone interview. Much sucess.

There is minimal help for this. If you make more than a certain amount and receive Medicare for us it is $2,100.00 you fall into the "GAP" and literally no help at all is available for family care givers... Period. Bunch of hoops takes forever by the time you get it you will not even need it if your parent is critically ill. I had no help and every resource that I have called in the past all of which were noted here did not work for our situation at all. VA takes months to get it and LOTS of paperwork better plan in advanced if you know you will need the Aid & Attendance. Through Medicaid there is usually a local agency who will guide you in this process. If you don't have Medicaid and are not eligible for the traditional Medicaid coverage you can try the "Spend Down" programs which gets very complicated make sure you read everything thoroughly... Or you can start a Miller Trust for the money you are in excess of. For example if the income limit for Medicaid is $2,100.00 per month and you receive 2,500.00 you would take $400.00 a month and put in Miller Trust Account and Medicaid cannot count this money as income as it is held in a trust to use for medical bills. Lawyers can advise you on this to see if it is a good option for you. Yes you need a lawyer for everything and it gets really really expensive. If you don't have a lawyer start calling all those numbers you seen in this article and get started on a pro bono attorney or a patient advocate that can help. The whole system sucks quite frankly and lord forbid their medical condition is complicated it will literally be a nightmare. Prayers out to everyone. We need to start electing better leaders seriously.

No such animal. Social Security does not pay caregivers.

I have a young child, 6 years of age... AND a father with dementia... The wife and mother passed away in January from back surgery resulting in a blood clot...I have a lady who will care for both parties for $8.00 per hour... Is there any help available for caregiver services

i am caring for and elderly friend who is living in my home. we r both on ssa and finding it hard to make ends meet. is there anyway I can get some help from ssa