New Yorkers can NOW get the care they deserve at home with a trusted FreedomCare home aide — or find meaningful, flexible work and get paid as a certified aide.
New Yorkers can NOW get the care they deserve at home with a trusted FreedomCare caregiver — or find meaningful, flexible work and get paid as a certified aide.
FreedomCare can match you with a trusted, certified home aide so you can get the care you need
Requirements:
We’ll help match you with a patient in need of care and provide you FREE training and certification to become a certified home aide.
Caregiver Requirements:
FreedomCare will help you enroll with your home aide to get needed care and get paid.
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Patient Requirements:
Over 65,000 New Yorkers have joined the FreedomCare® family and received continuous, reliable care!
Our Certified Home Aides get:
FreedomCare ensures Medicaid members get a trusted, certified home aide and receive high-quality care every day!
FreedomCare Licensed Home Care provides:
At FreedomCare, we’re committed to helping our aides grow professionally, earn more, and enjoy a better work-life balance.
We cover the full course fee.
Get paid for the care you provide.
Enjoy vacation and sick leave benefits.
Take on additional cases if eligible.
We invest in your professional growth.
With flexible options, reliable support, and a dedicated team by your side, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your health and well-being come first with FreedomCare.
Receive care from your trusted home aide.
Get coverage when your caregiver takes sick leave or vacation.
Regularly scheduled and as needed visits.
Are you in need of home care or caring for a loved one in New York? FreedomCare helps you understand your options — and how to get paid for the care you provide!
Through FreedomCare’s Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA), our caregivers are New York State–certified Home Health Aides (HHAs) or Personal Care Aides (PCAs) who have completed all required training, background checks, and health screenings. Only individuals who meet all NYS regulatory and competency standards can provide care through our agency.
Yes, one of the benefits of working with an LHCSA like FreedomCare is the ability to bring your own caregiver. If you already have a trusted friend or family member, they may be eligible to join our LHCSA as long as they meet New York State requirements.
If they are not yet certified, our LHCSA offers a state-approved training program. Applicants must meet basic eligibility criteria, including relevant experience or prior training, and complete all NYS onboarding steps. Once certified, they can work as your caregiver under our LHCSA program.
Yes. Our agency provides services only through Medicaid‑funded programs, which include:
At this time, we do not offer private pay or commercial insurance services. If you’re unsure about your Medicaid eligibility, we can help guide you through the steps.
The timeline to begin services with an LHCSA depends on several factors, including insurance approval, required assessments, and caregiver availability. For Medicaid and managed care plans, services can begin once:
If you are bringing your own caregiver into the LHCSA, additional onboarding or training requirements may affect the start date.
To work for an LHCSA in New York, caregivers must complete a state-approved Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Aide (PCA) training program. This includes passing competency evaluations, clearing background checks, completing health screenings, and maintaining annual in-service training.
If you are not yet certified, FreedomCare’s LHCSA provides a training pathway for qualified applicants with relevant experience or prior training, helping you become eligible to work as a caregiver under New York State regulations.
We are here to help! Call us between 8 AM–6 PM (your local time).
You can also find answers to eligibility and benefits in our New York FAQs
No other agency in the country has earned more 5-star ratings.
FreedomCare proudly serves all five boroughs of New York City—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island—as well as the following counties:
