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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here.

My wife contacted my Dad last night and told him that he needs to apply for Medicaid for in home care and the ongoing plan we have will not work. She encouraged my Dad to take a leave of absence and offered to help on the weekends, but not during the week.

My Dad is going to talk to his HR representative today to look into FMLA for a short time.

Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I feel relieved. [/quote]

Great plan! What is your sister doing? She can also take FMLA. [/quote]

I didn't see this update.  I am so glad that your wife was able to offer some assistance.  I'm sure it means the world to your dad.  Take care and I am really sorry that you are going through this.[/quote]

Op here, thank you.

My dad has weeks of vacation time banked up so he will just be staying at home for the time being until Medicaid comes through. My wife and I decided it was best to just keep my sister out of the decision making process and tell her what happened. She can volunteer what she is willing to do but I don’t think we can rely on her in the long term. [/quote]

OP you are making a big mistake by not being the one to talk to your dad and sister.  Leave your wife out of those conversations.

Your job is to buffer your wife from your family, not force her to get involved.[/quote]

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