Medicaid (Medi-Cal, California) is a state and federal program that can cover long-term care costs for people with limited incomes and assets. To qualify for Medicaid, an individual`s expenses and assets are subject to a “look back” period of up to five years. This is sometimes referred to as “monetary value.” If the recipient is to enter an institution or request other services that Medicaid could pay for, the personal care contract may show that care was a legitimate expense and not an attempt to conceal assets by giving cash to family members. The recipient pays the “value” in personal care. Some living guardians live with the client or recipient for the period specified in the contract, their job description remaining more or less the same. The only difference is that they do not meet the schedule and are rather present on the DerOntsa basis for the client/beneficiary. Facilitators in the U.S. are typically paid between $11 and $12 an hour, but this may vary depending on the location. Expect prices in urban areas to be much higher than in the countryside! (c) Housework – this usually involves cleaning and maintenance. Be sure to list what the customer expects from the manager! (c) Refund – The customer/beneficiary agrees to reimburse the manager for any expenses that include gas, travel, food, water, food and insurance for the duration of the contract, but which are not limited. This applies only to expenses that directly contribute to enabling the caregiver to perform his or her duties to the satisfaction of the client/recipient.

This agreement contains all the specific details of care provision, as well as standard contractual provisions, as needed: elements such as a separation provision and a regulatory provision. (b) Collaborator (W9) – As such, the manager acts as a client/recipient collaborator (choose one). Subsequently, the guardian is required to turn into the corresponding W9 forms, which contain statements on taxation, insurance, social security and government and federal unemployment insurance to which the guardian is entitled. The tutor`s duties should be clearly specified in the agreement, but may include the term “or similar agreed by the parties” for flexibility. If the agreement is too rigid, it must be rewritten if circumstances change. Family Caregiver Alliance National Center on Caregiving (415) 434-3388 (800) 445-8106 Website: www.caregiver.org Email: [email protected] FCA CareJourney: www.caregiver.org/carejourney Family Care Navigator: www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator If possible, take your meeting or make a note. You can distribute meeting notes to other family members to encourage them to make future references. Consider creating a “Personal Care Agreement” with the necessary documents. A person should facilitate the meeting in order to keep the discussion going or set limits when the discussion is out of control. Some families choose an external facilitator, social worker, clergyman, geriatric care director or other person who has no personal interest in the outcome of the meeting. It may be necessary to have more than one meeting.

Another legal consideration is that the beneficiary is not able to sign the contract. The person who holds the power of attorney or the guardian or the curator can sign. If the caregiver also holds the beneficiary`s power of attorney or guardianship, you should consult a lawyer. If you don`t think there`s a lawyer, read examples of agreements in the Resources section. If the hired guardian is a family member or friend who lives in the same house, there may be tax benefits for the employer.