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    Sep 22, 2008, 06:40 AM
    Is there compensation for a caregiver?
    My elderly and disabled mother is moving in with my family, am I eligible for any compensation from the city, state, or government for her care? I live in Milwaukee, WI and I do not know where to start looking for information. I tried the social services website, but got nothing. If anyone has any info, I would really appriciate the help.

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    Sep 22, 2008, 07:18 AM

    Well, if you meet the definition of supplying over 1/2 of her support, you should be able to claim her as a dependent on your taxes.
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    Sep 26, 2008, 04:28 AM
    You can't be compensated on a month to month basis for care of your mother, but keepitsimple is correct, if you have a good accountant, he can find many ways to compensate you on your income tax.

    I took care of my mom for 7 years before she died, and my compensation was within the income tax allotments.

    I know what you are going through, there are many ways for money to go when caring for an elderly parent. I gaveup my job and lost a lot of income over those seven years but was the only way I could keep her with me.
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    Sep 26, 2008, 05:13 AM
    You can't be compensated on a month to month basis for care of your mother, but keepitsimple is correct, if you have a good accountant, he can find many ways to compensate you on your income tax.

    I took care of my mom for 7 years before she died, and my compensation was within the income tax allotments.

    I know what you are going through, there are many ways for money to go when caring for an elderly parent. I gaveup my job and lost a lot of income over those seven years but was the only way I could keep her with me.
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    Sep 26, 2008, 08:19 AM

    The state will not pay a family member for them keeping another family member. They will often pay for a outside licensed agency approved by the state to send someone in to assist with certain activities.
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    Sep 26, 2008, 08:54 AM

    Doesn't she have social security income that she can help you with?
    Does she own a house she could possibly get a reverse mortgage on?
    She may qualify for Medicaid assistance at a nursing home if she meets the criteria.
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