Year: 2012
Type: article
Abstract: In 2009, an estimated six million caregivers in California provided care to a family member or friend with a long-term illness or disability. Of these caregivers, a significant number —450,000 persons—were paid for the care they provided. Nearly two-thirds of these paid caregivers, or 290,000, aided a family member or friend receiving Medi-Cal (paid Medi-Cal caregivers).Many of these paid Medi-Cal caregivers more than likely worked for California’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program. Despite being compensated, paid caregivers—and paid Medi-Cal caregivers in particular—fared much worse on a number of economic security indicators.
Authors: Geoffrey J. Hoffman, Steven P. Wallace
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W286864341