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In home care provider concerned over lack of funding

June 26, 2007 - Source: EyeoutforYou.com - Eyewitness News Investigations

Russel Huesby cares for his disabled wife, and now he and his union say that the county is cutting back on an in-home assistance program and it's putting a strain on many people trying to makes ends meet. We asked the county if the quality of care is being compromised. They say state guidelines make sure the program helps everyone effectively.

Russell Huesby says he's having a hard time paying bills after the county reduced the amount of money he's paid for taking care of his disabled wife. Huesby works through a program called in home support services. The state wide service offers compensation to those who care for the sick, elderly or disabled. Care providers are paid by on a task by task basis, like giving a patient a bath, or taking them to the bathroom. Read more and see the video here

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