Getting Paid

The 8 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers learn how to get paid for caring for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%

Paying For Senior Care

Geo Location: US

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Explains Medicaid options:   1) HCBS Waivers and 1915(c) Waivers, 2) Medicaid Personal Care Services, 3) Medicaid Caregiver Exemption, and 4) Adult Foster Care.  Has programs for US Veterans:  1) Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services, 2) Veteran’s Aid & Attendance and Housebound Pensions.  Also describes other options:  1) State Based Non-Medicaid Programs, 2) Life Insurance, 3) Long Term Care Insurance, 4) Paid Family Leave Laws, and 5) Tax Deductions and Credits
Programs that Pay Children to Care for their Aging Parents
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%

USA.gov

Geo Location: US

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Provides a brief description and links to:  1) Medicaid Self-Directed Care, 2) Veteran-Directed Home and Community Based Services, 3) Aid and Attendance benefits for veterans, and 4) Long-Term Care Insurance.
Get Paid as a Caregiver for a Family Member
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%

AARP

Geo Location: US

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Explains the steps to take to get paid as a caregiver for a family member eligible for Medicaid, caring for a U.S. military veteran, and other possibilities.
Can I Get Paid to Be a Caregiver for a Family Member?
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%

Dementia Care Central (National Institute on Aging)

Geo Location: US

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Discusses 4 types of Medicaid programs that pay family caregivers.  Describes 2 programs for US Veterans.  Also reviews paid family leave, long-term care insurance, and tax deductions & credits.
Programs that Compensate Family Members to Care for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%

Daily Caring

Geo Location: US

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Lists 3 US government programs that pay family members (and sometimes spouses) for caring for an older adult.  Explains how they work and where to apply.
Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver:  3 Government Benefits Programs
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%

Caring.com

Geo Location: US

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Shows you where to find the funds and how to settle on the terms for providing in-home care.  Has external links to find state programs that are mostly for low income people.  Also has a short embedded video [1:30] that provides an introduction.
How to Get Paid for Being a Family Caregiver
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%

A Place For Mom

Dana Larsen

Geo Location: US

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Describes 5 possible ways to get paid for being a caregiver.
How to Get Paid for Being a Caregiver
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%

Family Caregiver Alliance

Geo Location: US

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Offers a 4 step process to answer the FAQ "Can I Get Paid?".  Has several external links and additional resources.
Can I Get Paid to Care for a Family Member?

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