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If your adult, disabled twin children are mentally incompetent then then you would be the 'Payee' of their SSI checks. That money is your pay for taking care of them.
If they are not mentally incompetent then their checks come to them and it is their responsibility to administer that money.
In some states Medicaid allows disabled people to choose their own caregivers which they pay for. They are not allowed to choose family though.
In the states where there is a program for family caregivers to get paid through the state's Medicaid program, the person(s) who will be receiving the care have to be senior citizens who have assets to qualify. Assets like real estate, investments, and insurance policies because Medicaid recaps this money after the people receiving the care pass away or get placed in residential care.
If your disabled adult kids are on SSI and have no assets, you are not going to get paid twice by the state. You will ge their SSI checks or they will have to go into residential care.
Payee of SS does not mean the money goes to the payee. A payee is needed to make sure the money is used for the recipients care. Me, I make sure my nephews money goes to paying his rent and bills. I am asked every few years how that money is spent. None of it goes to me. His statement shows the money going in and out. And I keep receipts. The only way OP can use her twins SS is for them. It is not used to pay herself. I really don't think SS would allow that. A question to ask them.
You need to provide m ore information. If there is a program that your son's are in that will provide you payment for their care they should have a Case Worker this is a question that you should ask. Since they are individuals the Case Manager should have 2 open cases, one for each.
“Get paid as a caregiver for a family member Some government programs pay family or friends of people with disabilities to help with daily activities, including personal care, giving medicine, cooking, cleaning, and more.
Become a paid caregiver through a state Medicaid program If someone with a disability already receives Medicaid, their state may allow a family member or friend to become a paid caregiver. Many states call this a consumer-directed personal assistance program. Each state has different requirements and rules. And the amount the program pays you to care for a family member varies by state. Contact your state’s Medicaid office for more information.
Caring for a family member who is not eligible for Medicaid
Long-term care insurance Some long-term care insurance policies allow family members to get paid as caregivers. Contact your insurance agent and ask for a written confirmation of benefits.
Paid family leave Some states require employers to offer family leave programs and some programs pay you to care for a family member. The eligibility requirements, the amount you will receive to provide care, and how long you can take off work varies by state. To learn more, contact your state labor office.
Local Area Agencies on Aging If your state does not offer a paid family leave program, an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) may be able to help with: Counseling and care referrals Day care programs for older adults Meal deliveries Learn more about AAAs and search for resources in your area by entering your zip code or city and state.
Veterans programs There are two programs available for veterans: The Veteran-Directed Home and Community-Based Services program offers veterans a flexible budget. With the help of a counselor, veterans may be able to hire a family member to help with daily living and activities. Aid and Attendance Benefits program provides monthly payments in addition to a monthly VA pension for qualified veterans and survivors. These benefits help cover the costs of a caregiver, who may be a family member. Find the VA pension management center in your area to see if you qualify.
Have you applied to Medicaid for in home care for your twins? Was filing done on an individual basis? Will you be trained and work for an agency? Your question is a good one. If you have been OKd as their Caregiver, than this is a question for the twins caseworker.
If another type program other than Medicaid, your question should be asked to the Social Worker or your contact.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
If they are not mentally incompetent then their checks come to them and it is their responsibility to administer that money.
In some states Medicaid allows disabled people to choose their own caregivers which they pay for. They are not allowed to choose family though.
In the states where there is a program for family caregivers to get paid through the state's Medicaid program, the person(s) who will be receiving the care have to be senior citizens who have assets to qualify. Assets like real estate, investments, and insurance policies because Medicaid recaps this money after the people receiving the care pass away or get placed in residential care.
If your disabled adult kids are on SSI and have no assets, you are not going to get paid twice by the state. You will ge their SSI checks or they will have to go into residential care.
If there is a program that your son's are in that will provide you payment for their care they should have a Case Worker this is a question that you should ask.
Since they are individuals the Case Manager should have 2 open cases, one for each.
“Get paid as a caregiver for a family member
Some government programs pay family or friends of people with disabilities to help with daily activities, including personal care, giving medicine, cooking, cleaning, and more.
Become a paid caregiver through a state Medicaid program
If someone with a disability already receives Medicaid, their state may allow a family member or friend to become a paid caregiver.
Many states call this a consumer-directed personal assistance program. Each state has different requirements and rules. And the amount the program pays you to care for a family member varies by state. Contact your state’s Medicaid office for more information.
Caring for a family member who is not eligible for Medicaid
Long-term care insurance
Some long-term care insurance policies allow family members to get paid as caregivers. Contact your insurance agent and ask for a written confirmation of benefits.
Paid family leave
Some states require employers to offer family leave programs and some programs pay you to care for a family member. The eligibility requirements, the amount you will receive to provide care, and how long you can take off work varies by state. To learn more, contact your state labor office.
Local Area Agencies on Aging
If your state does not offer a paid family leave program, an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) may be able to help with:
Counseling and care referrals
Day care programs for older adults
Meal deliveries
Learn more about AAAs and search for resources in your area by entering your zip code or city and state.
Veterans programs
There are two programs available for veterans:
The Veteran-Directed Home and Community-Based Services program offers veterans a flexible budget. With the help of a counselor, veterans may be able to hire a family member to help with daily living and activities.
Aid and Attendance Benefits program provides monthly payments in addition to a monthly VA pension for qualified veterans and survivors. These benefits help cover the costs of a caregiver, who may be a family member. Find the VA pension management center in your area to see if you qualify.
LAST UPDATED: March 25, 2024
The above from the link posted below.
https://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiver
If another type program other than Medicaid, your question should be asked to the Social Worker or your contact.