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In the state of Illinois, we can be paid to care for our Moms (Dads,Aunts/Uncles, Grandparents, Brothers/Sisters, Spouses/Significant others who are over 60 and Children 18yoa-59 with a different department). Even if you are the POA, you just apply and the State will rule on it on a case by case basis. As others have said, if she is over assets ($17,500 non exempt yearly) she should wouldn't qualify for the Community Care Program. We have a Private care department as well, Mom's Medicare and good insurance company would pay you for the hours she chose for you to care for her. Our company is a Home Care Aide Agency, non-medical. Research Home Care Aid (HCAs) companies in your area. They can send a referral to Senior Services, this save you A LOT of time and headaches. IF she does have a managed care insurance such as Catholic Charities, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna, Meridian, etc, she may still qualify through her insurance. Whatever Medicare does not cover, you can go to your local Senior Services Office to apply for in-home services. They will set up an appointment to "assess" your Senior in their home. They will check your assets and determine your need. After the DON, Determination of need, the Department on Aging will advise Senior Services how many hours of in home services you will be allowed. They will give you a list of agencies to choose from like my company. We start at $18,75/hour, $2.75 over minimum wage in Chicago. You apply for a job with whatever agency you pick and let them know you are bringing your own client. Senior Services sends the paperwork to said agency and you go to work! Sounds complicated, but it's really not. If I can learn it after 52, you can. Best of luck. I hope I've helped a little. God bless.
Yes - She can pay you (which was suggested before), or you can get paid through Medicaid through the Adult Foster Care program.
No - If like my mother, she has too much money and doesn’t qualify for the Medicaid program. In MA, you can’t have more than $2,000 in the bank, so Mom would have to spend down all but the $2000 in order for me to be paid $1500/mo before taxes.
jerrigirl, welcome to the forum. There are a couple possible ways of getting paid. One is for your Mom to pay you. If she can, then you would need to create an employment contract www.agingcare.com/articles/personal-care-agreements-compensate-family-caregivers-181562.htm and in this article is a copy of a contract.
Another way of possibly being paid is if your Mom can qualify for Medicaid (which is different from Medicare). Medicaid is State run, and is paid by the taxpayers. Call your local Medicaid office. But note, the pay might be minimum wage with a limited number of hours each week. Hope you find something that works out for you.
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.
Call her MD for referral (County, State, Fed programs)
If in California, look at this website:
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/paid-caregiver/california
Yes - She can pay you (which was suggested before), or you can get paid through Medicaid through the Adult Foster Care program.
No - If like my mother, she has too much money and doesn’t qualify for the Medicaid program. In MA, you can’t have more than $2,000 in the bank, so Mom would have to spend down all but the $2000 in order for me to be paid $1500/mo before taxes.
Another way of possibly being paid is if your Mom can qualify for Medicaid (which is different from Medicare). Medicaid is State run, and is paid by the taxpayers. Call your local Medicaid office. But note, the pay might be minimum wage with a limited number of hours each week. Hope you find something that works out for you.
https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/getting-paid-as-caregiver/