Only if she has Medicaid too (Medicare is NOT enough).
Everything you need to know about getting paid to care for a loved one in New York
YES. This program is ONLY for Medicaid recipients, without exception. Medicare is not enough. If you don’t have Medicaid but think you may be eligible, call (866) 737-8018 now to reach a partner vendor who can help you get Medicaid.
Only if she has Medicaid too (Medicare is NOT enough).
Medicaid is a state and federal program that provides health coverage if you have a low income. Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage if you are 65 and older or have a severe disability, no matter your income.
Yes! As long as you have Medicaid, you are eligible to apply.
No. You need Medicaid. If you don’t have it but think you may be eligible, call (866) 737-8018 now to reach a partner vendor who can help you get Medicaid.
Call (866) 737-8018 now to reach a partner vendor who is committed to helping you get Medicaid. If all the intake reps are tied up, leave a voicemail—you’ll get a callback shortly.
If you pay your Medicaid spend-down each month, you can join the program.
An agency caregiver is a home health aide. They are hired and employed by a home care agency. A CDPAP caregiver is hired by the patient themselves — and they are often a family member or friend of the patient.
At FreedomCare, we can help you hire a caregiver through the CDPAP program: click here to see if you are eligible.
If you…
– are not eligible for the CDPAP program
– don’t have a family member/friend who can care for you
– prefer to hire an aide through our home care agency,
we can help you too: call us now at (866) 737-8018
Yes, as long as you can put in the hours needed.
Yes! FreedomCare has recently opened its own Home Health Aide (HHA) agency. We accept only dedicated caregivers who take great pride in their work. Click here to learn more and apply.
Your son, daughter, grandchild, relative, friend or existing home attendant — anyone except your
• Legal spouse
• Designated representative (the person who makes home care decisions for you)
• Parent (if you are under 21).
Yes, as long as she has Medicaid and lives in New York.
Only if he is over 21 years of age. Parents cannot be caregivers for children under 21.
Yes, as long as she has Medicaid and lives in New York.
Yes! Patients and caregivers can reside in the same home.
FreedomCare is available in several other states across the country. Families can use FreedomCare in:
We continue to expand so more families can choose their caregiver and receive care at home. If your state is listed, you may be able to get paid to care for a family member depending on eligibility. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, we can help you understand the requirements and your next steps.
Is it free? Medicaid pays for this program; it is free for all members.
If you are Medicaid-eligible, you can hire a family member or friend to take care of you, and FreedomCare will pay your caregiver through the state’s CDPAP program.
Enroll now to have a family member or a trusted friend care for you in your home.