Becoming a Caregiver

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I have read on this and have a daughter in law who cared for her mother and got paid From all I know it varies from state to state.
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You might try call your local commission on aging. I was thinking it was a Medicaid that would do that, but I really don’t know. Of course with Medicaid there are asset limits and all kinds of requirements to be approved. This page explains the Medicaid requirements by state. It may explain programs available too.
https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/state-specific-medicaid-eligibility/
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Many states have a Medicaid program for such arrangements.
These programs are intended to keep Medicaid eligible PWD in their homes longer to avoid the costs of a bed in a facility. To that end, depending on the state, there may be assistance with ADLs required as well as training or certifications required.0 -
Are you your dad's Durable Power of Attorney? If so, your wife does not need to be compensated by the state. She could be compensated by your dad, from his account. First, check with an Elder Attorney in your state.
My Elder Attorney told me that I could spend down about $100K of my mom's money without running afoul of Medicaid's 5-year look back period. To do so legally, I would have to sign a Personal Care contract, showing that I am her full-time caretaker and that lump sum is my wages being paid upfront. As your wife would only be doing it part-time, you would pay her a fair wage for time worked, weekly. She would then have to pay taxes as it will be viewed as taxable income.
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I would check with an attorney on your dad paying your wife. In my state mom lived with my brother for a short time. The lawyer said she could pay him rent, but could not pay him to care for her. Why does this stuff have to be so complicated.
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Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
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FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
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AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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