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I'm in my 50's and so is my husband who takes care of me I'm on disability. I'm type 1 diabetic. As I have several other health issue also. an he needs to be here with me most of the time.
Chubbs - the reality of caregiving in the US is that overwhelmingly it is done by families and done for free. Or family pay from their own resources for their elders or families in home care service, IL or AL till they qualify for NH skilled care.
Medicaid is available for those who are "at need" both financially and medically as determined by your state's Medicaid program. Financially is low income to impoverishment status. Medically can mean skilled nursing care in a NH facility or other medical needs if your state is using medicaid funding for non-NH waiver programs. Right now the trend for waivers are PACE or PaCE-like community based daily program health centers rather than 1-on-1 caregivers at home. It's just lots more cost effective and cost efficient use of limited funds. If your state is doing PACE you will need to be evaluated for it first & foremost before any other program can be accessed.
If you are expecting that the State is going to pay your hubs his comparable salary (unless he is a part-time low income worker) to be your caregiver, it is just not gonna happen. Even in states that have well established in-home caregiver programs (like CAs IHHSS), it's about $10/12 hr and average 20/24 hrs a week all of which is fully reportable and taxable & FICA'd income.
CWillie's right; it's hard enough to find jobs as people segue into their 50's; it'll be harder for him when he does return to work if he's taken time off for caregiving.
I think a better plan would be to have some frank discussions with your treating doctors and ask what you can do to deal with your disabilities and become stronger and more able to care for yourself. PT might help, for example.
And diabetes doesn't have to become a disability; it can be controlled and people can live a normal lifestyle.
Chubbs, what are your other disabilities? Your husband would be much better off to work outside the home and continue to contribute to his own retirement savings and health insurance. Even if he could be paid it would be a pittance compared to what he could earn from regular employment. Taking off a year or two at age 50 would be problematic as it is so difficult to re enter the workforce after that age, I think you need to come up with a better plan.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
Medicaid is available for those who are "at need" both financially and medically as determined by your state's Medicaid program. Financially is low income to impoverishment status. Medically can mean skilled nursing care in a NH facility or other medical needs if your state is using medicaid funding for non-NH waiver programs. Right now the trend for waivers are PACE or PaCE-like community based daily program health centers rather than 1-on-1 caregivers at home. It's just lots more cost effective and cost efficient use of limited funds. If your state is doing PACE you will need to be evaluated for it first & foremost before any other program can be accessed.
If you are expecting that the State is going to pay your hubs his comparable salary (unless he is a part-time low income worker) to be your caregiver, it is just not gonna happen. Even in states that have well established in-home caregiver programs (like CAs IHHSS), it's about $10/12 hr and average 20/24 hrs a week all of which is fully reportable and taxable & FICA'd income.
I think a better plan would be to have some frank discussions with your treating doctors and ask what you can do to deal with your disabilities and become stronger and more able to care for yourself. PT might help, for example.
And diabetes doesn't have to become a disability; it can be controlled and people can live a normal lifestyle.