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pnwmom

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7. I know someone who did it here in Washington for her mother a few years ago.

Reply to sarcasmo (Original post)

Sat May 12, 2012, 06:04 PM

May 2012

What I remember is that, in order to qualify for the state payment, she had to take one or two classes and get a certificate of some sort. After her mother died, she used that certificate to get a job taking care of someone else.

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Does anyone on this board receive caregiver pay? [View all] sarcasmo May 2012 OP

It may depend upon the state in which you live. edcantor May 2012 #1

Thanks. sarcasmo May 2012 #2

You can also talk to your family doctor or the staff there... cynatnite May 2012 #3

That is what I'M going to do, talk to her primary during the next visit. sarcasmo May 2012 #4

No. Should have for about six years for my ex EFerrari May 2012 #5

I'm a recipient of some state funded help in my home. CA - it's IHSS: pinto May 2012 #6

I know someone who did it here in Washington for her mother a few years ago. pnwmom May 2012 #7

I am so sorry to hear about your wife. peace13 May 2012 #8

It has become the new normal and you find ways to cope and deal with sarcasmo May 2012 #9

My sister did while she was caring for our mother RebelOne May 2012 #10