Articles Posted in Uncategorized

Many New York seniors who need long-term care are enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program. In many cases the payments are made for care in skilled nursing facilities–traditional nursing homes. However, Medicaid also helps with various other types of care, including some at-home services and medical equipment.

In general, the New York Medicaid program is one of the most expansive in the country, offering a wide range of care options that are not available to those needing assistance in other states. However, that is not to say that the service is without problems. In fact, many have offered sharp critiques of some current practices which may harm those using the program, including many New York seniors.

No Quick Fix

Long-term elder care is one of those tasks that most only think seriously about until it is needed–either for yourself or a loved one. However, as a growing chorus of advocates are sharing, if you wait that long it is probably too late to ensure that the available care is of the best quality and does not break the bank.

To help get your mind thinking about these issues now, the Albany Times Union recently published a report from ElderBranch which shares some basic information about how New York’s elder care system matches up with others across the country. Feel free to view the entire article here.

As many know, New York spends a significant sum of public funds on various programs, including Medicaid, in order to ensure residents have access to the quality services they need, including in old age. How do those significant payments (more than any other state in the country) pay off?