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Informal Caregiver

A family member or friend providing unpaid care.

What they don't tell you

About 53 million Americans serve as informal caregivers. Average annual unreimbursed cost: ~$7,200 out of pocket plus 24 hours per week of labor. Some states (Washington, New York, others) now pay family caregivers through Medicaid. Worth checking what your state offers.

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