My dad has been living with us. I am his caregiver, driver, personal secretary, etc. In regard to any future need for a nursing home and the "look back period", can he legally pay me? Is there a limit to how much he can contribute to the family expenses? Can these be two separate payments?
Carol
Some states pay spouses a monthly stipend to stay home and care for a disabled loved one. Seeing and elder care attorney is definitely a MUST when dealing with medicare or medicaide as well as trusts, gifts and the like. You might also ask your state or county Area Agency on Aging for their insights. Often they can help put you in touch with social workers and others who can help navigate the complex rules and requirements for any type of assistance.
If your father was in the armed forces, contact your local Veterans Affairs official to help determine if he's eligible for benefits. The Agency on Aging or social workers at hospitals can put you in touch with them.
Good luck and don't stop digging for information.
how did it go with the lawyer? Hope there is a light at the end of the tunnel
I am so happy for you. Don't worry about the pages of applications and other documents - there is a way to break it all down into manageable portions of work.
I have alot of experience doing paperwork (yep - I am detailed & boring), others have also done the paperwork. If you get stuck just holler & I know that there is so much experience on this board that there will be answers & help will be here for you. Hopefully that will help you cut down on the number of billable calls to the attorney.....
I still wish Medicaid forms and qualifying was easier. Still - you are halfway there & we're behind you all the way!
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