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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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 Advisory Board

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 the future of 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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Programs
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Is the VA Caregiver Stipend Taxed?

The VA caregiver stipend is tax-free and does not count as income. Learn why it’s exempt, how it compares to other benefits, and key tax considerations for Veteran caregivers.
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Medicaid
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Can You Get A Referral With Medicaid?

Find out when Medicaid requires a referral, how to get one, and what services may need prior approval. Check your state’s rules to avoid unexpected costs.
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General
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Must-Read Books on Caring for Aging Parents

Expert-backed books on caring for aging parents and discover free or low-cost ways to access them through libraries and digital platforms.
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Medicaid
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Does Medicaid Cover Prescriptions?

Find out which prescription and over-the-counter drugs Medicaid covers, how costs work, and what to do if a medication requires approval or isn't covered.
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Medicaid
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Did Trump Freeze Medicaid?

Learn about the latest Medicaid policy changes under President Trump’s 2025 executive order and learn how they could impact coverage, eligibility, and healthcare access.
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Medicaid
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Does Urgent Care Take Medicaid?

Learn how Medicaid covers urgent care visits, including services, costs, and how to find facilities that accept your plan for affordable, non-emergency care.
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Programs
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How the ARRA Shaped Medicaid Programs

Learn how the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act boosted Medicaid, supported caregivers, and shaped future economic recovery efforts.
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Programs
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FDPIR: Free Food Assistance for Eligible American Indian Families

FDPIR provides free, nutritionally balanced food packages to eligible American Indian families, addressing food insecurity on or near Indian reservations.
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General
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What is the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities?

Learn how to share your voice and shape policies that support inclusion, rights, and independence for people with intellectual disabilities.
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