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How Medicaid May Pay You to Care for a Loved One
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Get my free family caregiver guide: https://24help.org/careAre you caring for your mom, dad, spouse or another loved one—and wondering whether you could get paid for that care?I'm Dr. Ed Weir, a former Social Security District Manager. I'll walk you through how Medicaid family-caregiver programs work, what to ask, and where to start.We'll cover:• Who must qualify for Medicaid and how to request a care assessment.• Which relatives may be paid, including the special rules for spouses.• Approved hours, caregiver pay and waiting lists.• How caregiver income could affect your own benefits.• Questions to ask about protecting the spouse at home and understanding estate recovery.• Whom to call—and…