Need help please

[Sggmcswain]

How do I get my sister paid for helping me? We are Georgia Medicaid

[amc8184]

Hi there,

You can try contacting the area agency on aging and disability services in your county as they would be able to provide information/resources on how your sister may be able to receive compensation by being your caregiver, you can search by your zip code here for your local office, eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET.... I hope they are able to help.

Thanks,

Angel, MSAA Client Service Specialist

[rjoneslaw]

@Sggmcswain

I just did this. I just got my sister to be my home care provider.

I did two applications to better my application moving up the pile to be processed. I'm in IL. For me it took 2yrs to get mine approved because as you know IL had no budget.

I went through DHS (department of Human services) and I have a care coordinator through my insurance and she put in an application I have Medicaid as well.

Does your state have a dept of aging? If so they maybe able to help you as well.

[Diva1976]

@Sggmcswain

This is what I found on Georgia DHS website: Hopefully it can direct you to where to go or do for application for your sister to get compensated to care for you.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

01/2016

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-844-694-2347 (1-844-MYGADHS) Division of Aging Services or the Office of Inspector General.

AGING SERVICES 1-866-552-4464 Statewide toll-free number serving older adults and individuals of all ages with disabilities for information and to make reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults. Callers may leave messages 24 hours/day.

DHS CONSTITUENT SERVICES 404-651-6316 For information, questions and complaints regarding Aging Services. Email: [e-mail]

[Sggmcswain]

Thank you!

[Sukie427]

I would also contact your local chapter of AARP. They have or are trying to introduce a bill in Congress to get family caregivers pay.

[Sggmcswain]

Thank you