Frequently, these appointments are subject to confirmation by one or both houses of the state legislature. While often pro forma in nature, the confirmation process with respect to executive branch appointments can be used by legislatures to expand their influence on governors and their policies.
Respite Care Provider Salary Median pay for Respite Care Providers in the United States lies in the neighborhood of $10.73 per hour. Roughly a seventh receive medical and dental insurance and less than one in ten get vision plans. The vast majority of Respite Care Providers (86 percent) who participated in the survey are women. Job satisfaction for Respite Care Providers is high.
In the 2015 Cost of Care Survey conducted by Genworth Financial, home care costs showed an increase of 1.27% compared to the 2015 costs and the national median monthly rate is $20 per hour. Senior who use home care to supplement their independence can typically expect a 1.03% annual increase in their base rate. The table below shows the range of hourly rates by state in 2015* for a home health aide providing personal care, not medical care.