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Your answer may depend on what state you and your parents live in and your financial situation. I just googled "how to get paid to take care of family members" and lots of info came up. Based on what you find you will then need to see what's specific for your state.
Your parents can certainly use their money to pay you. If they are low income and on Medicaid then you can contact the department of health and human services there in Texas & see if they are eligible for home care. If they are eligible then you can be paid through Medicaid.
You're probably getting confusing answers to your question because it really depends on what you mean!
Your parents can pay you. Arguably, your parents *should* pay you. And as long as they do this according to the rules in Texas, it won't be a problem if they later on need to apply for Medicaid. After all, if you weren't there they'd have to pay somebody, wouldn't they, and probably a lot more than you cost. So it's not in the state's interest to make it harder for families to manage their elders' care.
This link - https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/paid-caregiver/texas.html - takes you to a page which summarises the programs in Texas which fund family caregivers through social security systems of one sort or another. There are several, see if any is relevant to you and your parents' needs.
Are your parents still able to participate in decisions about their money and how they want their care funded?
Lolarod, the vast majroity of grown children do not get paid for caring for their parents.... unless the parent can pay you from their own retirement fund [as another here had mentioned].
If your parents can pay you, you would need to draw up an employment agreement as to what are your chores, how many hours each day, the hourly rate, who will pay payroll taxes, and what days off, if any.
You could check with your State Medicaid office to see if your parents can qualify for Medicaid [which is different from Medicare]. Since each State handles their own Medicaid funds, you may or may not find a program that will pay you. Unfortunately, you will not be paid like you would at a job outside of the house.
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.
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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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Try this link and see if you can find the correct information.
You're probably getting confusing answers to your question because it really depends on what you mean!
Your parents can pay you. Arguably, your parents *should* pay you. And as long as they do this according to the rules in Texas, it won't be a problem if they later on need to apply for Medicaid. After all, if you weren't there they'd have to pay somebody, wouldn't they, and probably a lot more than you cost. So it's not in the state's interest to make it harder for families to manage their elders' care.
This link - https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/paid-caregiver/texas.html - takes you to a page which summarises the programs in Texas which fund family caregivers through social security systems of one sort or another. There are several, see if any is relevant to you and your parents' needs.
Are your parents still able to participate in decisions about their money and how they want their care funded?
If your parents can pay you, you would need to draw up an employment agreement as to what are your chores, how many hours each day, the hourly rate, who will pay payroll taxes, and what days off, if any.
You could check with your State Medicaid office to see if your parents can qualify for Medicaid [which is different from Medicare]. Since each State handles their own Medicaid funds, you may or may not find a program that will pay you. Unfortunately, you will not be paid like you would at a job outside of the house.