Mario Bailey is the Founder and Editor of The Care Record. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran with a service-connected disability. He reviews every page before it ships.
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Short-term care for the person you look after, so you can take a break. Medicaid, the VA, Medicare and state programs each pay for it in some cases. Who pays, how much, and how to get it in your state.
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Yes, in many states Medicaid can pay a family member to give care, and some veterans' families can be paid by the VA. Spouses face stricter rules. How each route works, who decides, and where your state stands.