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What assets does he have? Where are you and he living? If he doesn’t have enough income to pay you (much), but he has assets, you probably need a lawyer to set up a binding agreement to pay you when the assets are eventually realised. Don’t rely on a Will, it can easily be changed, and Wills don’t create a debt. Don’t rely on a verbal promise. Don't rely on a DIY written agreement - 5 years 'wages' are too much to risk. Get a lawyer.
Assuming if he needs care and not getting Medicaid, it's because he's on Medicare (with Social security from working). Medicare doesn't have programs that pay caregivers. The most you're going to get from Medicare is some home health and those are very, very limited hours - like for bathing, weekly nurse visit, and some physical or occupational therapy.
If he's not getting much income from his Social Security, he may be eligible to get a small amount of SSI to bring his income up to the level of an SSI check. SSI is right about $950 a month, so if his Social Security is not that much - ask. Medicaid is the health coverage that goes along with SSI income and Medicaid has a few more options such as some programs that may be in your area for a few more hours to help him and sometimes family can be paid as the caregiver.
If his income is over the $950, it will just come down to how much he can afford to pay you out of what he's currently getting. Household expenses will likely determine that for you.
Sure you can, if your brother can afford to pay you. You should be paid! If he can not afford to pay you, then, I'm afraid you are simply doing it out of the kindness of your heart. Is he even able to manage paying his own bills? Are you, or anyone POA for him?
Create a written agreement which spells out exactly what you are to be paid and for what services you are providing. Talk to an accountant - they will be sure the appropriate taxes are being paid. Of course, as your brother, he could simply give you cash in exchange for your help. But I would be very cautious as that could cause trouble for you or your brother in the future, if it is any substantial amount.
We really couldn't hazard a guess without having a whole lot more details of just WHY your brother doesn't qualify. I hope then we might be of some help, but ultimately, given we are just a bunch of caregivers, you would have better luck contacting Medicaid counselors themselves.
Call also your local council on aging to see what programs may exist in your state for caregivers.
It depends on your brother's physical condition. For example, if he is in a wheelchair and has mobility issues. You can try contacting IHSS (In-home Support Services). Here is the link: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/in-home-supportive-services Take care
If you are asking if you can be paid by the government at a time when he has his own money to pay a caregiver, I think that unlikely. You can surely call 1-800-medicare to check on this. Also feel free to go up to the seachbar (in blue) at the top of the AgingCare page and use the search bar to research "Getting Paid as a Caregiver". If you are a live-in caregiver it is a huge mistake not to do a contract up with an elder law attorney for your services which delineates how and what you are paid in "shared living costs" for cooking, cleaning, shopping, transport to appointments and etc. If you are living in HIS home then you get room and board and an attorney can help you get this all set up solidly so that your brother's paying you doesn't look like "gifting" which would preclude him from receiving help should he need to go into care in future. 5 years in a late to be thinking about this. What made you know you need to do something for your own earnings?
Is he a Veteran? If so the VA may pay you to care for him. He can pay you from any income he has Social Security, Pension.... You do not give any info on him or why you are caring for him. If you would like to give more detail it might help. If he has dementia there are Adult Day programs that he could attend that would give you a break. Depending on his age he may qualify for some help through your local Senior Service Center.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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This is for you to research within your own state as regards it's own rules and regulations. I wish you good luck.
If he's not getting much income from his Social Security, he may be eligible to get a small amount of SSI to bring his income up to the level of an SSI check. SSI is right about $950 a month, so if his Social Security is not that much - ask. Medicaid is the health coverage that goes along with SSI income and Medicaid has a few more options such as some programs that may be in your area for a few more hours to help him and sometimes family can be paid as the caregiver.
If his income is over the $950, it will just come down to how much he can afford to pay you out of what he's currently getting. Household expenses will likely determine that for you.
You should be paid!
If he can not afford to pay you, then, I'm afraid you are simply doing it out of the kindness of your heart.
Is he even able to manage paying his own bills? Are you, or anyone POA for him?
Create a written agreement which spells out exactly what you are to be paid and for what services you are providing. Talk to an accountant - they will be sure the appropriate taxes are being paid. Of course, as your brother, he could simply give you cash in exchange for your help. But I would be very cautious as that could cause trouble for you or your brother in the future, if it is any substantial amount.
Call also your local council on aging to see what programs may exist in your state for caregivers.
You can try contacting IHSS (In-home Support Services). Here is the link:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/in-home-supportive-services
Take care
Also feel free to go up to the seachbar (in blue) at the top of the AgingCare page and use the search bar to research "Getting Paid as a Caregiver".
If you are a live-in caregiver it is a huge mistake not to do a contract up with an elder law attorney for your services which delineates how and what you are paid in "shared living costs" for cooking, cleaning, shopping, transport to appointments and etc. If you are living in HIS home then you get room and board and an attorney can help you get this all set up solidly so that your brother's paying you doesn't look like "gifting" which would preclude him from receiving help should he need to go into care in future.
5 years in a late to be thinking about this. What made you know you need to do something for your own earnings?
He can pay you from any income he has Social Security, Pension....
You do not give any info on him or why you are caring for him. If you would like to give more detail it might help.
If he has dementia there are Adult Day programs that he could attend that would give you a break.
Depending on his age he may qualify for some help through your local Senior Service Center.