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This was passed onto me from my Insurance Broker. Just thought I would pass it along since it is just the basics.
Hiring An Insured Caregiver
If it is time to hire an in-home caregiver, make sure the person you hire is adequately insured. Whether the caregiver is employed by a service or is an independent contractor, it is important to verify the following:
You may be asked to enter into a contract with the caregiver or his employer. That contract could contain clauses that expose you to financial liability that falls outside your homeowners liability. Talk with your insurance agent or broker about the extent to which your homeowers policy covers in-home caregivers.
@GailL1 Thanks for sharing!
Take care,
Amy Goyer, AARP Family & Caregiving Expert
Author, Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving and
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