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Will Social Security Pay For A Caregiver?
Will Social Security Pay For A Caregiver?
If you are caring for a parent or loved one you could be eligible to receive Social Security benefits as their primary caregiver. Social Security benefits, though, can’t be used to pay for a caregiver that you hire, it would simply be a way to help support you financially should you take on the responsibilities as a caregiver.
Caring for an elderly spouse, parent, or friend can often cut into your time, decreasing your availability to work as many hours. There are often other expenses for medical supplies, living expenses, and other costs that can make it difficult to stay afloat financially. If that is the case, you can apply for Social Security benefits to help substitute your income and cover some of the costs of providing home care for your loved one.
Qualifying for Social Security as a Caregiver
As the spouse or family member caring for a loved one who is seriously ill you can apply for Social Security benefits to help cover costs involved with being his or her caregiver. Eligibility depends on several factors such as financial need, state of residence, income, and assets. Some applicants may only qualify for benefits from one program while those in serious financial need may qualify for both SSI and SSDI.
You may also qualify for benefits if your spouse is suffering from a serious medical condition such as:
- ALS
- Cerebral Palsy
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cancer
If you’ve applied for Social Security benefits as a caregiver and been denied, you may want to look into other state-funded programs that pay spouses as caregivers. State programs may also assist in paying for part or all of home care should you choose to hire through an agency. In the state of Arizona, you may be eligible for Self Directed Attendant Care (SDAC) benefits as the caregiver of a loved one. Depending on the circumstances, you may also be eligible for Medicare assistance to cover home care services.
Caregiver Services from the Leading Home Care Providers in Phoenix, AZ
Are you looking for a caregiver for your loved one? Call (480) 999-3012 and talk to one of our staff at Devoted Guardians. We are one of Arizona’s largest home care providers and offer daily 24-hour living assistance, including nighttime watch and personal assistance.
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9 Comments
Can you help finicalhelp im dying with cancer
We would need more details about your situation, you can call the office number and ask us.
I just moved to Oklahoma and I take care of my husband. He had a massive stroke he can’t walk, he can’t get out of bed by himself, he has a large memory lost, his left hand shake, he can’t rule over. All his motor skills are off. Please say I can get social security to take care of him. Please let me know if I’m eligible if I am please send me a link
We are in Arizona. But we looked for this information in Oklahoma. I hope this works for you: https://www.ok.gov/health/Protective_Health/Long_Term_Care_Service/
Long Term Care Services
1000 N.E. 10th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1207
Phone: (405) 271-6868
Fax: (405) 271-2206
Email: LTC@health.ok.gov
I’m looking to be my father’s primary care giver but with expenses I will like to know how I can get paid to do so
It’s a process, maybe this link will link: https://www.seniorproviders.com/blog/how-to-become-a-paid-caregiver-for-your-parents
I’m primary caregiver for mother who had a stroke @ father who had cancer. Can l get social security to help with expensesJust turned 65.
There are a lot of options to think over, and depending on your situation. “Overall, you need to know your loved one’s eligibility for various government programs, insurance policy benefits, employee benefits, and family payment options if you hope to become a paid caregiver for a family member.” Senior Link – Here is a link to an article that might help: https://www.seniorlink.com/blog/how-to-become-a-paid-caregiver-for-a-family-member-6-steps-to-uncovering-financial-assistance-options-for-family-caregivers