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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

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