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He has had a Mini Stroke

If your husband only had a "mini stroke" why do you feel that you should be paid to care for him? And why does he need a "24/7"caregiver?
I'm guessing that he still can do many things for himself and is more than able to stay by himself while you work an outside job, so don't you think that would be better for you both?
You don't give us any information as to why you feel your husband needs 24/7 care other than the fact that he's homebound and had a mini stroke. Is he homebound by choice, meaning he has no desire to go out and about? Or can he no longer walk?

My late husband had a massive stroke at the age of 48 which left him unable to walk, talk, read, write or use his right arm and hand, and after much therapy he learned how to walk with a brace on his leg, and say short sentences, and simple words but never could read or write or use his right arm/hand again.
I continued to work through it all as I was in management and had a company that was willing to work with me and the time off I needed, which was a blessing. But once I knew that my husband was ok at home by himself, I went back full-time.
And of course as more issues arrived with his health I would again have to take time off to care for him, but it wasn't until the last 4 years of his life until his death at the age of 72 that I had to care for him full-time and not work at all, and I was glad a grateful to be able to do that.

So if money is an issue and your husband is on Medicaid, in most states they will cover for a few hours a week for a caregiver to be paid, even a spouse.
Also if your husband is a veteran, they too offer some aide and assistance.
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A mini stroke often doesn't incapacitate one in any way.
Are you talking about what they typically call a mini stroke in that your hubby had a TIA or trans ischemic attack? Were his carotid arteries evaluated and are they clear?
What is his current status now?

In order to find out if you can be pain you will have to investigate any programs that your own state has in place. It is rare that wives are paid for care. And the "pay" is minimal if any, so if you are not yourself retired and on SS you can't afford to live on that. Your husband would also have to qualify for a need for the care.

I am afraid you are down to checking with Medicaid in your state to see if there is any program that can help you. I wish you best of luck and hope you'll update us.
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Depends on the state you live in. Google "how do I get paid to care for my spouse in _______ (state).
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You don’t, most likely. Few to no programs pay for 24 hr care in the home. Especially for a spouse. Medicaid may or may not pay for an aid for a few hours a week.
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Rule of thumb a spouse cannot become a paid caregiver for a loved one when it comes to many agencies and Medicaid pay family for service programs. Or if you live in the same house.

Getting 24 hours is technically not that hard it is annoying and takes time upwards of a year but it is really not hard. The hard part is getting 12 hours first even then with enough appeals either through your states fair hearing or medical review process it is 100% possible.

Issue is A you are married and live in the same location so that will probably bar you from being a paid caregiver. Say you are allowed to do it issue B will be no agencies, Medicaid, or FI will allow you to work the full 24 hours. Doubt you would be able to become a live in because if you get the 24 hour care means you are stating he needs 24 hour care so you won't get 8 hours or uninterrupted sleep. So cannot be a live in even if they allowed you.

In short good luck but doubt it would be possible every state is different but one thing that is the same across the board the middle men don't like paying overtime.
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