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I help my in-laws with chores like shopping, Dr appointments etc but I don't live with them. I heard I could get compensated for doing this. According to Eldersource I have to reside with them
efranco, the vast majority of grown children who are helping out their parents or in-law do not get paid even if they are helping 24 hrs a day..... unless the parents or in-laws can pay you from their own savings account.
If your in-laws can pay you on an hourly basis at a rate you both can agree on, then you would need to draw up an "employment agreement", stating the number of hours you would be working and the hourly rate.
There would also be payroll taxes, so you would need to see if your in-laws would be paying those payroll taxes [there are companies that do that but there is a fee], or if you would pay the payroll taxes as an Independent Contractor.
Compensation through the State is more for those grown children who are spending all day taking care of a love one, and the love one is near poverty level. This is through your State Medicaid office, which is funding by us taxpayers. Payment would be limited hours and usually at minimum wage. The hours you spend right now I doubt you could qualify, and if your in-laws have funds they may not be able to qualify for Medicaid [which is different form Medicare].
Whenever I took my parents to doctor appointments, which felt like it was every other week, with back-to-back appointments, my parents had me fill up my vehicle with gas. I stopped the in-store grocery shopping and started to use on-line curb-side grocery pick-up. Made life a bit easier.
I too think you would have to reside with them and be doing the actual care. Even if not living with them you would probably need to do the hands on care. Can they pay you to do this. A contract would be a good idea.
Just curious, why is your DH not doing some of this? Does he work and you don't?
If in-laws are low income you may want to check out "in home" Medicaid at your County Social Service Office.
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.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
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.
V. Complaints.
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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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
If your in-laws can pay you on an hourly basis at a rate you both can agree on, then you would need to draw up an "employment agreement", stating the number of hours you would be working and the hourly rate.
There would also be payroll taxes, so you would need to see if your in-laws would be paying those payroll taxes [there are companies that do that but there is a fee], or if you would pay the payroll taxes as an Independent Contractor.
Compensation through the State is more for those grown children who are spending all day taking care of a love one, and the love one is near poverty level. This is through your State Medicaid office, which is funding by us taxpayers. Payment would be limited hours and usually at minimum wage. The hours you spend right now I doubt you could qualify, and if your in-laws have funds they may not be able to qualify for Medicaid [which is different form Medicare].
Whenever I took my parents to doctor appointments, which felt like it was every other week, with back-to-back appointments, my parents had me fill up my vehicle with gas. I stopped the in-store grocery shopping and started to use on-line curb-side grocery pick-up. Made life a bit easier.
Just curious, why is your DH not doing some of this? Does he work and you don't?
If in-laws are low income you may want to check out "in home" Medicaid at your County Social Service Office.