Caregiver Living Expenses
The Caregiver Living Expenses program provides a reimbursement of certain expenses – specifically rent and food – incurred by a caregiver who is living in the same household as an individual receiving waivered services and providing approved services. Caregiver Living Expenses are available to people on either the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver or the Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver.
CAREGIVER LIVING EXPENSE FAQ
1) Who determines if my roommate is eligible for a Caregiver Living Expense reimbursement, as well as the amount of the monthly reimbursement?
Your County Case Manager will supply WECARE4U with a State of Minnesota Caregiver Living Expenses Worksheet, which informs WECARE4U of the name of the authorized live-in caregiver, as well as the amount of the monthly reimbursement.
2) Are there any restrictions on who can be my authorized live-in caregiver?
Caregiver Living Expense reimbursements are only available to individuals who are NOT related by blood, marriage, adoption or are otherwise legally responsible for the client.
3) Is this payment an “advance” on rent?
Caregiver Living Expense is a reimbursement of certain expenses, including rent. It is not an advance on someone’s rent. The authorized live-in caregiver does not become eligible for each month’s reimbursement until they have worked at least one shift of their authorized service within the month they are seeking reimbursement for.