Learn the basics (2)
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Nursing Homes and Alternatives
Mobilization for Justice has updated "Nursing Homes and Alternatives,"originally published by Friends & Relatives of the Institutionalized Aged (FRIA). Called "the bible of long-term care for the elderly and their caregivers," this book has been used by many families to ensure that their relatives receive the care they deserve. Content Detail
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Tony's Top Ten Tips On Long Term Care
This article provides useful tips when planning for long term care. Read More
Hospice (1)
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Hospice for End of Life Care
This resource provides additional information on Hospice Care and how it works. Note that NYS now has a website to find a hospice in your county at http://homecare.nyhealth.gov/. This is better than links on this AARP page. Content Detail
Selecting long-term care (1)
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Selecting a Nursing Home in New York State - A Guide for Consumers
A comprehensive guide to selecting a nursing home - what to look for when you visit a nursing home, questions to ask the administrators, general information about admissions procedures, payment and insurance coverage, and resident rights. Content Detail
Medicaid home care and nursing home care (7)
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Applying for Medicaid Personal Care Services in New York City
Read about the new procedures for applying for Medicaid home care in New York City, for most adults over age 21 who have Medicare and are applying for home care. People under age 21 and those without Medicare still use the old procedures of applying for home care, which are also explained in this article. Content Detail
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Applying for Medicaid Personal Care Services Outside New York City
Explanation of process of applying for Medicaid personal care services, with a guide to filling out the physician's form needed to apply. Download form for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Content Detail
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Medicaid Reimbuirsement of Home Care Expenses
How to apply for reimbursement when you or your family paid out of pocket for home care before you applied for home care, or while your application was being processed. Content Detail
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New York Medicaid Choice website on Managed Long Term Care
New York Medicaid Choice is a private company under contract to the NYS Dept. of Health to handle all enrollment into Medicaid managed long term care plans across the state. On its website, this company posts updated contact lists for all managed long term care plans, as well as Medicaid Advantage Plus and PACE plans. Also download the Brochures that explain the different types of plans. Content Detail
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New York State Medicaid Law for People Needing Nursing Home Care
Information on Transfer of Asset rules for Medicaid, which can delay coverage by Medicaid for nursing home care. For Medicaid services received while living in the community, there are no transfer of asset penalties. Content Detail
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Nursing Home Medicaid Coverage - Basic Financial Eligibility Rules about Income, Resources, and Spousal Protections
Rules about Financial Eligibility for Medicaid to pay for Nursing Home Care in NYS -- what income must be used to pay for care, what happens to your home, etc. Content Detail
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Tools for Selecting a Managed Long Term Care Plan
How to decide which managed long term care plan is best for you, now that enrollment in these plans is mandatory for most adults in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, who are over age 21 who have Medicare and need long-term care. Adults in other counties will gradually be required to enroll in these plans in 2013 and 2014. Content Detail
Other alternatives to nursing home care (3)
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Directory of NYS Home Care Agencies
Use this site to find information about home health agencies and hospice programs in New York State. By clicking on a county, you will be linked to a list of certified home health agencies, hospice programs, long term home health care programs, and licensed home care service agencies in that county. On that list, click on the "Learn More" for an explanation of these different programs. Note that this site does not include personal care a/k/a home attendant programs, which are administered by your local county Dept. of Social Services (CASAs in NYC). Content Detail
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Resident's Guide to Assisted Living in NYS
Guide for people now in assisted living to check how much their residence helps them live as independently as possible. Suggests ways to work with staff and other residents to make it better, and explains resident rights. Content Detail
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Thinking of Moving to an Assisted Living Residence? A Guidebook for Finding Choice & Independence
Guide for people thinking of moving to assisted living to help evaluate the quality of care in the facilities and to choose a residence that helps them live as independently as possible. Explains resident rights. Content Detail
Your rights while living in a nursing home or as a patient in a VA Hospital (3)
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Nursing Home Issues, Myths & Realities
Covers different issues related to nursing homes, including the rights of people who live in nursing homes, and how to solve problems and disagreements with the nursing home. Content Detail
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VA patient and nursing home residents rights and responsibilities
Your basic rights and responsibilities as a patient or resident of a VA medical facility/nursing home are outlined in this document Content Detail
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Your Rights as a Nursing Home Resident in New York State and Nursing Home Responsibilities
Your Rights as a Nursing Home Resident in New York State and Nursing Home Responsibilities, including rights on admission and right to notice and hearing before discharge, rights on quality of care, finances, etc. Content Detail
