Every parents should have the option to be their child’s paid caregiver. Some states offer this but many don’t. Autism is a serious issue that many have severe elopment issues and can’t speak to notify a parent or trusted adult if abuse is taking place by a hired agency caregiver. It’s a fraction of the cost to pay a parent rather than a nurse or have to put the child in a family home so the parent/parents can hold a job. This would save Medicaid Millions.
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Where would the funds used to compensate parents of disabled children come from?
What would the parent be paid to do?
What policies exist currently on the state level that explain what you propose on a federal level?
The funds are already allocated for the program but it’s only for agency caregivers to provide the care. It should be parental choice, especially for nonverbal children or children that are needing complete assistance with diaper changes and complete bathing assistance.
My son is 8yrs old and is eligible for 50hr a week of caregiving for his extreme disability. He was injured by a caregiver with a pair of scissors and required 23 stitches to his mouth and face. Many parents have had to put a child like mine in a permanent home just to have a job… that cost Medicaid over 200k a year…
Why wouldn’t you pay the parent $20hr to care for the child and avoid the extreme cost of permanent medical housing? Many states already provide this option and have saved Medicaid millions. Why wouldn’t they provide that across the board to save massive funds and also give these children the best care possible (by someone who loves them!