Family Caregiver NY helps New York residents understand Medicaid-funded Home Care options and take the appropriate next steps for themselves or a loved one.

We support families exploring Personal Care Aide (PCA), Home Health Aide (HHA), and OPWDD Home Care services. When a case appears suitable, we help connect the family with a licensed partner agency for formal review and enrollment.

Whether you need care yourself, are helping a loved one, want an eligible family member or friend to be considered the caregiver, or need an agency aide, our goal is to make the process clearer and easier to navigate.

How We Help

  • Review basic information about the person who needs care
  • Explain possible PCA, HHA, and OPWDD options
  • Help families understand caregiver relationship requirements
  • Provide guidance about assessments, documents, and enrollment steps
  • Connect suitable cases with licensed Home Care agencies for formal review
  • Help eligible caregivers access PCA training or certification through participating partners
  • Connect eligible cases with agencies that may provide free Medicaid application support when needed

Our support can reduce confusion and help families avoid unnecessary delays, but final eligibility, approval, services, hours, caregiver acceptance, employment, and pay are determined by Medicaid, the applicable plan or program, and the licensed Home Care agency.

Who We Help

We support New York residents seeking Home Care for:

  • Older adults who need assistance with daily activities at home
  • Adults with physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, or long-term medical conditions
  • Children or adults with developmental disabilities who may qualify for OPWDD services
  • People who do not have an available family caregiver and may need a qualified agency aide
  • Families who want an eligible relative or close friend to be considered as a paid caregiver

Caregiver eligibility depends on the program, relationship, living arrangement, location, and agency requirements. A proposed caregiver is not guaranteed acceptance.

Our Approach

Every situation is different. We begin by learning about the person’s location, Medicaid status, condition, care needs, and proposed caregiver relationship. We then explain which options may fit and what information may be needed to move forward.

We provide practical guidance and realistic expectations without promising approval, hours, employment, or pay. Families remain free to choose whether and how they proceed.

Independent Home Care Support

Family Caregiver NY is an independent Home Care support and guidance service. We are not a licensed Home Care agency, do not directly provide care, and do not employ caregivers. Formal evaluations, service authorization, caregiver employment, and care delivery are handled by the appropriate government program, health plan, and licensed agency.

Start With a Home Care Eligibility Check

Tell us about the person who needs care. We will review the basic information and contact you to discuss possible next steps.

CHECK ELIGIBILITY

Prefer to speak with us first?
Call 929-660-2391
Email contact@familycaregiverny.com