I have been a full-time plus caregiver for my grandmother. What do I need to do to get paid by Medicaid

Q) I have been a full-time plus caregiver for my grandmother for a number of years and I’m financially drained. She’s considered a low income senior etc. My question is a) What do I need to do to get paid by Medicaid for being a care taker or getting the funds I’d qualify for. b) Is there also a state agency I can talk to about getting paid by the state directly for being her caretaker. Thanks, Mike

A) Hi Mike, I understand that you are a full-time caregiver for your grandmother and that you are financially drained. I am happy to help you find the resources you need.

Here are some things you can do to get paid by Medicaid for being a caregiver:

  • Apply for Medicaid. If your grandmother is eligible for Medicaid, you may be able to get paid for providing her care. You can apply for Medicaid online or by calling the Medicaid hotline at 1-800-677-1116.
  • Look into Medicaid-funded programs. There are a number of Medicaid-funded programs that can help you pay for the costs of caregiving. These programs can provide you with financial assistance, respite care, and other services. You can find more information about Medicaid-funded programs on the website of the National Association of State Medicaid Directors.
  • Contact your state’s Medicaid agency. Your state’s Medicaid agency may be able to help you find out about other programs that can help you pay for the costs of caregiving. You can find contact information for your state’s Medicaid agency on the website of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Here are some things you can do to get paid by the state directly for being a caregiver:

  • Contact your state’s Department of Aging. Your state’s Department of Aging may be able to help you find out about programs that can help you pay for the costs of caregiving. You can find contact information for your state’s Department of Aging on the website of the National Association of State Units on Aging.
  • Look into state-funded programs. There are a number of state-funded programs that can help you pay for the costs of caregiving. These programs can provide you with financial assistance, respite care, and other services. You can find more information about state-funded programs on the website of your state’s Department of Aging.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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