DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Governor Kathy Hochul announced changes to a Medicaid home care program that allows family and friends to care for their loved ones who need assistance.Disability rights ...

In addition, the rule would require that at least 80% of what Medicaid pays for personal care, homemaker and home health aide services goes directly toward compensation for the person providing the ...

Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives introduced a bill this month calling for home and community-based services to become a mandatory Medicaid benefit. Currently, ...

A new coalition of activists has formed to fight for disability justice in 14 states. Skip to main content. WBUR. 90.0 WBUR ... And I want to just hone in on one, and that is the need for home care.

One item in its 144-page official summary has sparked fear among disability advocates: dramatic changes to a vital home health aid program that may push more people into nursing homes.

The average cost of home care services in 2023 is $28.64 per hour or $179 daily, according to the Genworth Cost of Care survey Cost of Care Survey. Genworth. Accessed 5/30/2023. .

Long-term care insurance can help cover the costs of in-home care, but it depends on a few different factors. Getty Images Long-term care insurance is an essential component of financial planning ...

Activist paralyzed from neck down fights government, strengthens disability rights for all Garret Frey won a U.S. Supreme Court case as a teenager who needed help to attend high school.

Disability advocates are happy with ... retain managers and encourage new workers to enter a field that helps care for 24,500 people ... Another $10.4 million would be set aside for group home ...