If I am the caregiver to my husband, will workers comp pay me to care for him?
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If I am the caregiver to my husband, will workers comp pay me to care for him?
If they would, how do I get them to pay me?
Asked on February 21, 2014 under Personal Injury, California
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Worker's comp generally does not compensate spouses who provide inhome care to each other. It is presumed that a husband or wife would do that without being compensated. Worker's Compensation will generally only pay for a licensed in home care giver, such as is obtained through an agency.
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