Max Mayblum

Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®

Max is the founder and CEO of Givers. Motivated by his personal exposure to family caregiving and his background in healthtech, he started the company on a mission to help caregivers get long overdue support and resources. Max is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® and is passionate about helping caregivers find the joy and connection in their role.

Written by Max Mayblum
General
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Founder's Note: National Family Caregivers Month 2024

Our third annual National Family Caregivers Month report reveals insights from 1,000 family caregivers, highlighting how embracing the caregiver role ("I Care") is key to accessing much-needed support and resources.
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Programs
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Solving The Gap in Harris' Medicare at Home Proposal

Givers' CEO explores how including a Structured Family Caregiving option could impact Harris' Medicare at Home proposal.
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General
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Founder's Note: National Family Caregivers Month 2023

The Current State of Family Caregiving 2023 highlights the impacts that family caregivers face, between inflation, labor market, wages, etc.
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Programs
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Medicare Open Enrollment: What You Should Know

Medicare is an insurance policy provided by the federal government to elderly and disabled Americans so they can receive healthcare. Each year, medicare open enrollment offers the opportunity to drop, enroll, or change your loved one's medicare plan. It's important to take the time to evaluate the current medicare plan to determine if it's the best plan for you or your loved one.
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General
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Former AARP and CVS Caregiving Expert Sanjay Khurana Joins Givers

Former AARP and CVS Caregiving Expert Sanjay Khuruna brings a decade of caregiving expertise to the Givers Advisory Board.
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General
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Why caregiving is essential to healthcare and financial inclusion

Announcing our $3.5M seed funding and the launch of the Givers Card. Givers is excited to launch the first debit card made just for family caregivers to help them get the compensation and support they deserve.
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Finance
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What Is The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit?

Discover how tax credits, like the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, can significantly reduce your tax bill, and learn how to maximize your eligibility.
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Finance
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Why Family Caregivers Should Get Paid

Family caregivers provide $470 billion in unpaid care. Here is the case for compensating them. Within that, learn how Givers can help you save on each care giving purchase you make just with a simple card!
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Reviewed by Max Mayblum
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Givers vs Careforth: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Comparing Givers vs Careforth? See states served, pay structure, coaching & apps side by side. Choose the right paid caregiving provider for your family today.
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Programs
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Will Caregiver Pay Affect My SSI?

See how caregiver pay affects your SSI benefits, including earned income rules, Structured Family Caregiving, and Difficulty of Care exclusions.
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General
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The Real Cost of a Nursing Home in 2026: What Families Do Instead

Nursing home costs average $9,810-$11,250/month 2026. See real rates by state, what Medicare & Medicaid cover & what families do when can't afford a nursing home
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Legal & Admin
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Medicare At Home Act to Cover Home-Based Personal Care Services

The Medicare at Home Act would cover home-based personal care under Part B for seniors and family caregivers. Learn more about this newly introduced bill.
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Medicaid
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Michigan Medicaid Waiver Programs for Home Care: The Complete 2026 Guide

Michigan's Medicaid waivers: who qualifies in 2026, what MI Choice covers, how to apply and which waiver can pay you as a family caregiver.
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Programs
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Is There CDPAP in Michigan? What the Program Is Called and How It Works

Michigan doesn’t have CDPAP. Here’s the program that replaces it, how it works, what it pays in 2026, who qualifies and what services it covers.
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Healthcare
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Understanding Prior Authorization

Learn how prior authorization works in Medicaid, what services require it, and what you can do if a request is delayed or denied.
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Medicaid
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Does Medicaid Cover Dental?

Medicaid dental coverage varies by state. Learn what services may be covered for children, adults, and seniors, plus low-cost options if benefits are limited.
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General
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How the House Republicans' Budget Proposal Could Impact Medicaid

House Republicans propose $880B in Medicaid cuts. Learn what’s at risk for Medicaid recipients, potential changes, and what to watch for next.
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