Emory and her husband are Virginia’s primary caretakers. Virginia got a CCC Plus Medicaid waiver a few years ago that pays for some hourly services, but Emory says it’s “almost like a gift with strings attached” because it’s hard to find providers willing to work at the current hourly rates for respite and attendant care. 

“At $9 and 40 cents an hour, it's hard to find them,” Emory said. “And if you do find somebody, they don't usually last a very long time.” now with EVV no one will take the job