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Paschall1, welcome to the forum. I found a really good article here on AgingCare regarding becoming a caregiver and it has a link to a Caregiver Employment Contract and the things that should be in that contact. https://www.agingcare.com/articles/personal-care-agreements-compensate-family-caregivers-181562.htm


If the person you wish to care cannot afford to pay you, see if that person qualifies for Medicaid (which is different from Medicare). Contact your State Medicaid office to see what programs are available to pay you. Please note that Medicaid is paid by us taxpayers, so you may get only minimum wage for a few hour per week. Hopefully you find something that works well for you.
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The family member should be paying you. If they have no money, then maybe Medicaid. The person must fit the income criteria. Some States have you sign up with am agency, get training and then they pay you to care for your family member. This is good because payroll taxes and Social Security are taken out of your check. Your County Social Services should be able to help you.
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