-- With out-of-pocket expenses for New York family caregivers averaging $7,242 annually and caregiver numbers rising 33% over the past decade, based on AARP data, Home Care Advisory Group has released a formal guide to help families access compensation through Medicaid. The resource aims to mitigate escalating financial pressures on informal caregivers by outlining state-supported pathways to paid care.
The full guide is available at https://homecareadvisory.org/medicaid-compensation-for-family-caregivers-in-ny
According to the AARP & National Alliance for Caregiving, over 4 million family caregivers receive Medicaid coverage for their own healthcare needs, with approximately 9% being Medicaid recipients themselves. These individuals spend an estimated 26% of their personal income on caregiving, with disproportionate impacts on Black and Hispanic households.
Home Care Advisory Group's guide focuses on the Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), which permits Medicaid recipients to appoint family members as paid caregivers. Compensation ranges from $14 to $19 per hour, depending on regional rates, while live-in care reimbursement falls between $180 and $225 per day across New York's four regions.
It also highlights eligibility criteria, step-by-step enrollment guidance, and an overview of additional resources, such as Home and Community-Based Services waivers and available tax credits.
"Family caregivers provide essential services but often sacrifice their own financial stability," said a company representative. "Our guide helps families understand how to access legitimate compensation through existing Medicaid programs while maintaining quality care for their loved ones."
By equipping caregivers with actionable knowledge, the guide aims to prevent common enrollment mistakes and reduce the economic strain forcing many to choose between employment and caregiving.
About Home Care Advisory Group
Home Care Advisory Group offers Medicaid and home care assistance throughout New York City. The organization specializes in guiding patients, social workers, discharge planners, and attorneys through application processes for CDPAP, NHTD, TBI, and other Medicaid waiver programs. Known for a 95% patient satisfaction rate, the group provides end-to-end support to families seeking home care through all phases.
For more information, visit https://homecareadvisory.org/our-services/for-patients
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Name: Abe Kadymir
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Organization: Home Care Advisory Group
Address: 99 Hudson Street #5th floor, New York, NY 10013, United States
Phone: +1-212-540-2984
Website: https://homecareadvisory.org/
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