Yes.  When properly structured family members can be paid for providing such care without it appearing to be a gift which would disqualify the elderly person from mediciad.  However, it must not be excessive, it should  be properly documented under a care agreement that meets the requirements of Pennsylvania law and it is taxable as income for the receipient fo the payments.

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