There are some states like mine that have caregiver grant programs that are funded partially by the state and private contributions directly.
Your state's Department of Social Services or Agency on Aging would know if your state has such grants. It might. There are usually some financial requirements that must be met. Talk to social sevices in the state you live in. They will know if there's caregive grants available.
I'm going to tell you right now straight that no insurance or Medicaid or grant pays for a person to have live-in homecare.
I own a homecare agency and I know all the sources of payment. No one gets a live-in paid for unless they're paying themselves.
Medicaid in some states has a family caregiver program and the caregiver is expected to live in the same house with the care recipient. They also recap any money they paid out after the person passes away if they own property. If they don't own anything or they set their real estate and assets up to make them Medicaid-exempt, you're fine.
Even if he qualifies for Medicaid, everything I read about it covering in-home care seems like it won't be 24/7 and will be minimum wage AND you'd have to somehow be the approved/assigned caregiver. Some states have programs for this.
Otherwise this disabled friend should pay out of his/her own funds.
If this person qualifies for LTC, they should just research facilities since Medicaid will pay 100% of this care and medical, plus there would be options for more social engagement and less management and stressing over in-home care issues.
Medicaid is pretty much the only way you can get paid or get aides into help. If your friend is getting SS disability, he should qualify for Medicaid unless he has money. He can personally pay you. Check with your County Disabilities Dept to see if he is entitled to anything.
You should not have quit ur job for a friend. Your SS earnings will be effected. Maybe your friend needs to be in care.
Your state's Department of Social Services or Agency on Aging would know if your state has such grants. It might. There are usually some financial requirements that must be met. Talk to social sevices in the state you live in. They will know if there's caregive grants available.
I'm going to tell you right now straight that no insurance or Medicaid or grant pays for a person to have live-in homecare.
I own a homecare agency and I know all the sources of payment. No one gets a live-in paid for unless they're paying themselves.
Medicaid in some states has a family caregiver program and the caregiver is expected to live in the same house with the care recipient. They also recap any money they paid out after the person passes away if they own property. If they don't own anything or they set their real estate and assets up to make them Medicaid-exempt, you're fine.
Otherwise this disabled friend should pay out of his/her own funds.
If this person qualifies for LTC, they should just research facilities since Medicaid will pay 100% of this care and medical, plus there would be options for more social engagement and less management and stressing over in-home care issues.
You should not have quit ur job for a friend. Your SS earnings will be effected. Maybe your friend needs to be in care.