New York Elder Care Subsidies & Grants (2026)
New York offers 2 major home care waiver programs for eligible residents. An estimated $389 million in elder care benefits goes unclaimed in New York each year.
New York Elder Care Programs (2026)
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New York Medicaid Waiver Programs
New York's Medicaid program is administered by the New York State Department of Health. Contact them at (518) 474-7354 to begin the application process.
- Managed Long Term Care (MLTC)
- Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)
Income limits for New York Medicaid in 2026: $3,715/month for an individual and $7,430/month for a couple. Asset limits and other requirements vary by program.
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Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow Medicaid to pay for home care, personal assis...
VA Aid & Attendance
The VA Aid & Attendance benefit is a tax-free pension enhancement for eligible veterans and survivin...
State Home Care Subsidy
State home care subsidy programs provide direct financial assistance to pay for in-home personal car...
Respite Care Grant
Respite care grants provide temporary relief to unpaid family caregivers by funding substitute care ...
Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver support programs provide training, counseling, financial assistance, and community connect...
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