Does Medicare pay for family members to be a caregiver?

Michael Hanna

You can Become a Paid Caregiver for a family member at home in Georgia!

A new Medicaid service, Structured Family Caregiving (SFC), offers financial support services to Georgia families that deliver care at home for a senior or disabled person.

To learn more go : https://www.homenurse.net/structured-family-caregiving/

Cynbar

Yes, most states have this, but the person has to have Medicaid in place. Not Medicare, as your title says. It's difficult to qualify for Medicaid while in the community, income and asset levels are low, it's different than long term care Medicaid. But if the person with dementia does have it, then a family member can get some payment.

Crushed

"Interested parties should be aware that in all but fifteen states, Medicaid prohibits legal guardians and spouses from being paid. Notably, Medicaid does not prohibit the adult children from being hired and compensated. Ironically ex-spouses can also be hired, which sometimes results in “Medicaid divorces.” Learn more about family members getting paid as caregivers."

  https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/medicaid-waivers/home-care

Ed1937

Crushed, you surprised me.  https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/medicaid-waivers/home-care  

ElaineD

Thanks!  I've bookmarked this site for future reference.  The help I've gotten on this forum is amazing.

Elaine