Caregiver resources the national institute of health s medlineplus site has an overview of caregiver services.
Social security caregiver supplement.
When money is tight caring for a sick or elderly individual can seem impossible.
However if the child is disabled and receiving his own social security benefit the caregiver parent can qualify for benefits at any age based on the working parent s record.
Getting paid by a family member if the person needing assistance is mentally sound and has sufficient financial resources that person can choose to compensate a family member for the same services a professional home.
Not only does caretaking require time and energy but it also requires financial stability.
Benefits may be available through one or both of the social security administration s ssa s disability programs.
The supplemental security income ssi program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.
Caregivers and social security disability benefits.
People who have worked long enough may also be able to receive social security disability or retirement benefits as well as ssi.
Age 65 or older or blind or disabled according to social security s definition of disability any age resources real estate bank accounts cash stocks and bonds cannot exceed 2 000 per person 3 000 per couple.
The spouse caregiver s benefit would end when the child reached age 18 19 if a full time student unless the child became disabled before age 22.
For more information on help for military caregivers visit the va caregiver support page or call its hotline at 855 260 3274.
As the caregiver to a friend or family member with a serious illness you can apply for social security disability benefits on his or her behalf.
It also offers resources to help you protect your own health.
Citizen or lawful resident.
Once approved your family member or friend will receive any back benefits due as well as ongoing monthly disability payments to.
Qualifying for social security as a caregiver.
Eligibility depends on several factors such as financial need state of residence income and assets.
Caring for the caregiver this resource from the national cancer institute is for family and friends who are caring for a person with cancer.
And you have very limited income and financial resources.
Acting as caregiver for someone with a debilitating condition or illness often comes with certain level of stress.
The social security administration s website states there is no provision in the social security act to provide benefits for caregivers of the aged or disabled.
You are 65 or older blind or disabled.
An estimated 30 to 38 million people provide unpaid care to the elderly or disabled according to 2006 aarp data.
Ssi benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits.