Title XIX Home Care Program
Provides disabled Medicaid recipients with home care services with the goal of keeping consumers from needing to enter residential facilities. Assists Medicaid recipients to hire, train and fire their own personal care attendants with on-going program support. Services include meal preparation, laundry, light cleaning and errands. It does not allow for just supervision of the client.
Program Information
Eligibility
Medicaid recipients in need of Level I home care service; clients must be self-directing or have a surrogate to act on their behalf
Application Process
Call 518-447-7177 for information and services
Required Documentation
Physician statement and verification of active Medicaid
Fees
None
Service Area
Albany County
Languages
Language Line available, Spanish
Contact Info
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Business Line
Website:
www.albanycounty.com/departments/social-services
Address:
162 Washington AvenueAlbany NY 12210
Accessibility:
Fully Accessible
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