Nursing Home Care
- Medicaid pays for nursing home care for as long as you qualify and need it
- Covers room, board, and medically necessary care – not comfort items or specialized food
- Residents contribute nearly all monthly income; you keep a $50/month personal allowance
- Applying requires detailed income and asset documentation
- Check your eligibility online before you start the application
How to Apply
Already in a Hospital or Nursing Home
Staff at many Westchester hospitals and nursing homes are trained to conduct eligibility interviews on-site for residents or patients who need placement.
Eligibility is determined by the DSS Institutional Assistance Unit:
📍 Address: 100 East 1st St., 6th Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
📞 Call: (914) 813-6626
Already Enrolled in Medicaid
- On a Medicaid Managed Care Plan: Contact your plan provider to confirm coverage. New York Medicaid Choice has more information.
- Enrolled in Medicaid, not in Managed Care: Contact your case worker, or reach the Institutional Assistance Unit directly: Call: (914) 813-6612; Email:
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Not Yet Enrolled in Medicaid
Start with our Medicaid Application page to begin the enrollment process.
What Medicaid Covers
Not covered: specialized food, comfort items, and other non-medically-necessary expenses.
Your Monthly Contribution
Nursing home residents on Medicaid must contribute nearly all monthly income toward the cost of care. New York State allows you to keep $50 per month for personal expenses.
