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Home care guides for New York families

Practical answers about home care, Medicaid and caring for a parent in New York City — written by our coordinators and reviewed by Anna Klyauzova, MSN, RN.

Medicaid, CDPAP and Insurance

Medicaid Spend-Down NYC (2026)

Medicaid Spend-Down NYC (2026): Qualifying if Your Income is Too High In 2026, many New Yorkers face the "income gap": earning too much for Medicaid but…

· 3 min read
Medicaid, CDPAP and Insurance

Immediate Need Medicaid NYC 2026

Immediate Need Medicaid (2026): How to Get Emergency Home Care Fast in New York A sudden medical crisis or hospital discharge shouldn't leave a senior stranded.…

· 4 min read
Costs and Paying for Care

Home Care Aide Minimum Wage (2026)

Home Care Aide Minimum Wage (2026): What NYC Families Must Know Effective January 1, 2026, New York State has implemented new wage floors for home care…

· 4 min read
Costs and Paying for Care

Home Care Aide Minimum Wage

Home Care Aide Minimum Wage (2026): What NYC Families Must Know Effective January 1, 2026, New York State has implemented new wage floors for home care…

· 4 min read
Choosing and Managing Care

NYS Pooled Income Trust

06.01.2026 | Verified by Anna Klyauzova, MSN, RN NYS Pooled Income Trust (2026): The Complete Guide to Medicaid Financial Eligibility In 2026, many New Yorkers face…

· 4 min read
Medicaid, CDPAP and Insurance

NYIA Survival Guide

NYIA Survival Guide (2026): How to Protect Home Care, Medicaid, and Your Rights in New York In 2026, navigating the New York Independent Assessor (NYIA) is…

· 5 min read
Medicaid, CDPAP and Insurance

The 3-ADL Rule in New York

The 3-ADL Rule in New York (2026): What Seniors and Families Need to Know The 3-ADL Rule in New York (2026) is a fundamental functional requirement…

· 5 min read

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