Can my son be my caregiver?

Family members, including adult children can be chosen to provide care for their mothers and fathers. Again, like Waivers, the adult children caregivers are paid the Medicaid approved hourly rate for their efforts.

Can a caregiver take care of first the mother?

The caregiver took care of first the mother and now the father. This has been going on for the last 5 yrs. The father now wants to leave the house to the caregiver child and change the other assets to at least 60/40 or possibly 70/30.

How long has my husband been a caregiver?

I’ve been taking care of my husband for 1.5 years as we battle throat cancer. I’m no iron maiden, or super woman. I spend my days exhausted and often in tears. Caregiving does suck, but you’d best suck it up and get a handle your misplaced frustration. – Fiona S. I took care of my mother for 20 years until she passed.

Can a father leave the house to a caregiver child?

The father now wants to leave the house to the caregiver child and change the other assets to at least 60/40 or possibly 70/30. The father has many physical issues but is sharp mentally, he just realizes now that he needs help how much the caregiver child did for the mother.

Who is a family member or informal caregiver?

The terms family caregiver and informal caregiver refer to an unpaid family member, friend, or neighbor who provides care to an individual who has an acute or chronic condition and needs assistance to manage a variety of tasks, from bathing, dressing, and taking medications to tube feeding and ventilator care.

Can a caregiver transfer their home to an adult?

The Caregiver Child Exception is an exception to the look back rule. Therefore, seniors can transfer their home to their adult child and continue to be eligible or gain eligibility for Medicaid.