Caregiver Agreements & Compensation

Can a Family Member Be Paid by Medicare for Caregiving?

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Many U.S. family caregivers ask whether Medicare can directly pay a relative who provides day‑to‑day care. This article explains Medicare’s limits, the public programs that do allow family payment, and the legal paperwork you’ll need—powers of attorney, guardianship, advance directives,…