If an older family member or an adult with a disability is struggling to live safely at home, private Home Care can become expensive very quickly. The good news is that New York has Medicaid-funded Home Care programs and other public programs that can help eligible people receive assistance at home without paying the full […]
What Does OPWDD Pay For in New York?
If someone in your family has a developmental disability, you may have heard that OPWDD can help pay for services. The next question is usually: What does OPWDD actually cover? The answer goes far beyond basic Home Care. New York’s Office for People With Developmental Disabilities supports a broad range of services designed to help […]
How Much Does New York Pay Family Caregivers? Rates, Hours and What Affects Pay
If you are caring for someone at home in New York, one of the first questions you may have is simple: how much can a family caregiver actually get paid? There is no single hourly rate for New York Medicaid caregivers that applies to every case. Pay depends on the Home Care program, the patient’s […]
Which Paid Family Caregiver Program in New York Fits Your Situation?
Searching for a paid family caregiver program in New York can get confusing quickly because there is no single program that fits every household. The right direction depends on who needs care, their age and condition, whether Medicaid is active, where they live, and the proposed caregiver’s relationship to them. An adult with mobility problems […]
Social Security Disability Benefits and Family Caregivers in New York
When someone you care for receives Social Security disability benefits, it is easy to assume that Social Security, Medicaid, and Home Care are three completely separate systems. In New York, however, the programs can connect in important ways. Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income do not normally pay a family caregiver simply for […]
Government Assistance for Family Caregivers in New York
Government assistance for family caregivers in New York can take several forms. Some programs fund professional care inside the home. Others may allow an eligible extended relative or trusted person to be hired and paid through a licensed provider. That does not mean New York sends a check to everyone helping a relative. The person […]
How to Get Paid by the State for Taking Care of a Family Member in New York
Many people are already helping a relative at home without realizing that an eligible caregiver may receive regular pay through a Medicaid-funded Home Care program. This does not mean New York State sends money directly to anyone who helps a family member. The person who needs care must first qualify for Medicaid Home Care, the […]
How to Get Approved for More Home Care Hours in New York
One of the most frustrating parts of getting Medicaid Home Care approved is learning that the authorized hours fall far short of what your loved one needs. Your family member may need help five days a week, while the Medicaid plan approved only two. Their condition may have declined since the last assessment, or the […]
How to Get a Child with a Developmental Disability Approved for Home Care in New York
If you are raising a child with a developmental disability in New York, you are likely already doing far more than most people realize. The therapy appointments, the school meetings, the paperwork, the advocacy, the daily caregiving that does not stop when the school day ends. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, […]
What Is the Difference Between PCA and HHA in New York?
If you have been trying to figure out how to get home care for a loved one in New York, you have probably come across two terms more than any others. PCA and HHA. Personal Care Aide and Home Health Aide. A lot of families assume they are the same thing with different names. They […]