NEW YORK, NY–Home Care Advisory Group, whose Senior Care Specialists guide clients to obtain comfortable home care in New York, has released a comprehensive guide detailing the answers to the most commonly asked questions about caregiving and Medicaid. The information is based on the company’s in-depth knowledge of the industry as well as its partnership with Home Care for Adults, which provides compassionate non-medical home care services. In offering the guide, both companies hope that New Yorkers on Medicaid will feel more empowered to navigate the Medicaid system, understand their options, and make informed, confident decisions. New Yorkers are invited to reach out to Home Care Advisory Group for more information on home care, including the CDPAP, Traumatic Brain Injury Waivers, and other crucial details, and if they have further questions regarding the below.
Does NYS Medicaid cover home health care?
The short answer is yes. From there, it gets more complicated, depending on your goals. There are many different types of Medicaid home care providers, so it is important to ask yourself these questions so that you can understand your needs and match them to the right home care program:
- How long will I realistically need home health care?
- When do I prefer these services to start?
- Do I need 24-hour home care or just a few hours a day?
- Am I comfortable with having a stranger in the home, or would I prefer that the caregiver be a friend or family member?
- Will the person need to spend any time within a nursing home or rehabilitation center?
- If home care must be delayed because of the need for evaluations, paperwork, etc., am I able to make other arrangements until then?
- Do I anticipate my income level increasing and perhaps going over the Medicaid income limit?
By answering these questions, you can narrow your home care options and choose the right one for your situation.
How do I get paid to take care of a family member in NY?
If you would like to care for your loved one, the wonderful news is that you can not only do this, but you can be paid as well. It is called the CDPAP, which stands for Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. It allows New Yorkers on Medicaid to choose their own caregiver, including family members who may not have training or certifications. Please feel free to ask Home Care Advisory Group about additional guidelines.
How much does Medicaid pay family caregivers in New York?
How much money a family member will receive from Medicaid for taking care of their loved one depends on where they live in New York State. The average is between $16.55-$20.09/hour, although overtime may be more.
How much does in-home care cost in New York?
Again, the answer to this question will vary based on the city. As an example, home caregivers in New York City may earn an average of $23.95/hour while in Albany, this falls to $21.47. This is still slightly higher than the average across the United States, which is $20.19.
How can I get 24-hour care for the elderly at home?
Obtaining 24-hour home care will first require determining whether you want a split shift, when home care attendants operate in 12-hour shifts every day, or live-in care, when one home care attendant stays with the elderly patient for 24 hours.
They each have their benefits and drawbacks. With split shifts, an alert home care assistant will always be available. With live-in care, there must be a place for the home care assistant to sleep. Remember, too, that 24-hour care is not provided. Instead, even though they are staying round-the-clock in the residence, they are really only performing (and billing) for roughly 13 hours of work each day. As expected, split-shift care is more costly than 24-hour care.
Contact Home Care Advisory Group for answers to all home care questions
Knowledge is power. At Home Care Advisory Group, we believe in passing on to our clients what we know so that they can feel less stressed and more at peace with the major decisions they must make. Our goal will always be the same: to lead every individual to the best home care option for their situation so that they feel safe, secure, and content about their life and future.
About Home Care Advisory Group
Home Care Advisory Group streamlines the home care process, ensuring patients will never have to leave their homes or visit the doctor to complete the requirements. Throughout every step, its certified Senior Care Specialists make everything smooth and easy. Whether gathering necessary documentation, completing applications, or troubleshooting issues, team members minimize delays and ensure a hassle-free experience. Home Care Advisory Group’s suite of services include CDPAP, Medicaid applications, the exploration of home care options for patients with Medicare or Medicaid, the management of long-term care insurance claims, assistance with Veterans’ benefits, and more.
For more information about Home Care Advisory Group and CDPAP, please visit https://homecareadvisory.org/cdpap-program/.
About Home Care for Adults
Home Care for Adults proudly provides non-medical home care services to individuals with disabilities, injuries, difficulties with mobility, or illnesses. Its team is composed of highly trained and competent staff members who are dedicated and experts in delivering home care services in the comfort of its clients’ homes.
For more information about Home Care for Adults, please visit https://homecareforadults.com/.
