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I have been disabled for 12 years because of a brain tumor that’s caused a lot of neurological damage that makes me very sick. Also, I recently have been diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband has became my caregiver over the past year. And I am trying to go the fastest way to get him urgently as my paid caregiver. However, Medicare told me through their waiver services that it would be like a year and a half two year waiting list. Medicaid told me theirs would be a year waiting list. So like this is crazy like what good is these services if they are unavailable when people actually need them I might be dead in two years for all they know I am a cancer patient for God sake.

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I was coming here to say what Margaret did. I don't think Spouses can get paid. You could try to see if you qualify for Medicaid In Home Care. Your husband could then work while an aide cares for you.

When seeking help, nothing is quick. Is your husband a Vet who served during wartime? If so you may qualify for Aid and Attendance but may need to be 65 or older.
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It seems that you don’t realise that in general spouses are NOT paid to be caregivers. One-on-one care is rarely subsidised. It's not about ‘the fastest way’.
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Have you considered moving into a care home? That would allow your husband to seek out employment. I know it's not the best situation, but it may be the fastest especially if you already are on Medicaid.
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