If you need a home health aide in Brooklyn, the usual Medicaid path has three parts: Medicaid coverage, a state assessment, and a plan or agency that sends the aide. Many families start this process after a hospital stay or a fall. Others notice that a parent now needs help with bathing, dressing, or meals. FADMO Health and HomeCare Agency is a licensed home care agency serving all five NYC boroughs, with offices in Staten Island and the Bronx. Below, we walk through each step in plain language.
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What does a home health aide in Brooklyn do?
A home health aide helps a person with daily tasks at home. For example, an aide may help with bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, and light meal preparation. Aides can also give reminders and keep a watchful eye on safety. However, an aide does not replace a doctor or nurse. Your loved one’s medical team still guides treatment, and you should ask them about any health concern.
Step 1: Make sure Medicaid is active
Medicaid home care generally starts with active Medicaid coverage. In New York City, Medicaid applications are handled by the Human Resources Administration (HRA). If your parent already has Medicaid, you can move to the next step. If the application is still pending, ask HRA or your intake coordinator about the “Immediate Need” process, which exists for urgent cases.
Step 2: Schedule the NYIA assessment
Next, call the New York Independent Assessor (NYIA) at 855-222-8350. NYIA is the state program that decides whether a person qualifies for Medicaid personal care at home. The process includes two appointments. First comes a Community Health Assessment, which often takes two to three hours. After that, a clinical appointment with an independent clinician takes up to one hour. Both visits can happen in person or by video. You can read more on the New York State Department of Health NYIA page.
Step 3: Choose a plan and request your agency
After NYIA reviews the results, it mails a determination letter. Many adults then enroll in a Medicaid managed long-term care (MLTC) plan, which arranges home care hours. New York Medicaid Choice can help you compare plans. Once you have a plan, you can ask it to assign a specific in-network agency. FADMO accepts VillageCareMAX, Anthem, ArchCare, and VNS Health. Coverage and hours depend on your plan, so please call to confirm. You can also review the insurance plans we work with.
Finding the right home health aide in Brooklyn for your family
A good match matters as much as the paperwork. For this reason, our coordinators ask about routines, language, and personality before placing an aide. Our caregivers speak English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, and Arabic. We serve families in Bed-Stuy, Flatbush, Crown Heights, Bay Ridge, Sunset Park, Canarsie, and across the borough. Learn more about our home care services across Brooklyn, or see our full list of in-home care services.
Home health aide in Brooklyn: common questions
How long does it take to get a home health aide through Medicaid?
Timing varies by case. NYIA schedules the assessments, and your plan then sets the hours. Call FADMO and we will explain what to expect for your situation.
Can I choose which agency sends the aide?
Medicaid plans work with a network of agencies. You can ask your plan to use FADMO if we are in its network for your area.
Does FADMO offer private pay home care in Brooklyn?
Yes. FADMO offers private pay and accepts long-term care insurance, in addition to the Medicaid plans listed above.
Ready to arrange care in Brooklyn?
Our line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can help you understand each step and request a home health aide for your loved one.
