Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver Through Medicaid
Caring for an ailing family member is difficult work, but it doesn't necessarily have to be unpaid work. There are programs a...
Read moreAlthough people are willing to voluntarily care for a parent or loved one without any promise of compensation, entering into a caregiver contract (also called personal service or personal care agreement) with a family member can have many benefits. It rewards the family member doing the work. It can help alleviate tension between family members by making sure the work is fairly compensated. In addition, it can be a be a key part of Medicaid planning, helping to spend down savings so that the elder might more easily be able to qualify for Medicaid long-term care coverage, if necessary.
The following are some things to keep in mind when drafting a caregiver contract:
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