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Phormio

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10. I'm a live-in caregiver...

Reply to Fil1957 (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 23, 2026, 08:52 PM

18 hrs ago

I have cared for my now 102 yo mother since she had a stroke in 2007. I also took care of my dad from ‘07 till he passed in ‘11. I would have done it anyway, but being paid by Medicaid makes it much easier.
What RFK jr doesn’t say, or know, or realize, or have consciousness of, is, the Asset Recovery program. Upon my mom’s passing, the State takes the house, cars and any other assets of the deceased, up to the medical costs incurred under Medicaid
Rich elitists like RFK jr warehouse their elderly in care facilities that cost tens of thousands/month, because they can’t be bothered. Fuck’em ALL.

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RFK Jr. draws backlash for ripping Medicaid programs that pay people to care for relatives [View all] BumRushDaShow 20 hrs ago OP

Says the man who has everything paid for, since birth, even illegal drugs. twodogsbarking 20 hrs ago #1

DUH! Paying a home care giver to take care of a elderly or disabled person saves the .GOV billions Jacson6 19 hrs ago #2

Most of these far right wingers are.... Sowhat13 15 hrs ago #14

If relatives weren't paid, medicaid would still have to pay some stranger LisaL 19 hrs ago #3

"GOP thinks elderly should be thrown out on the street" That's essentially what they believe. cstanleytech 19 hrs ago #5

There's no doubt in my mind nursing homes are busy lobbying Phoenix61 19 hrs ago #4

The GOP way: allege fraud waste and abuse maxsolomon 18 hrs ago #6

And provide no alternatives, no solutions Seinan Sensei 17 hrs ago #13

They got a solution: fire everyone. maxsolomon 3 hrs ago #16

These programs improve the quality of life by allowing the elderly to remain at home. They also save money for the Fil1957 18 hrs ago #7

I'm a live-in caregiver... Phormio 18 hrs ago #10

I'm just about done listening to these wealthy sobs complain about the rest of us. Biophilic 18 hrs ago #8

Hey RFK: It is about W.O.R.K. mntleo2 18 hrs ago #9

He needs that information sent to him personally. Certified mail. littlemissmartypants 17 hrs ago #12

Would someone please! paleotn 18 hrs ago #11

They want to end EVERY program that helps the non-wealthy not fooled 14 hrs ago #15