Care at home, made affordable
through Medicaid Assistance

Welcome Care provides compassionate, in-home care for seniors and adults across New York City, helping your loved one stay safe, comfortable, and independent at home. 

Our Team is Ready To help You Apply!

What is Medicaid assistance,
and how can we help?

Medicaid is a government-funded program that helps cover healthcare and long-term care for people with limited income and resources. In New York, it’s run as New York State Medicaid and administered locally, serving residents across all five boroughs.

The part most families care about is called Community Medicaid. It’s designed for people who need long-term care but want to receive it at home, or in their community, rather than in a nursing facility. In other words, it’s built to help your loved one stay right where they’re most comfortable, with their family close by.

We know that figuring out Medicaid in Brooklyn and across NYC can feel genuinely overwhelming, especially when you’re already carrying a lot. That’s why our care coordinators help you make sense of it: understanding the system, checking eligibility, and connecting your loved one with the right coverage.

Daily care support

What home care services can Medicaid cover?

Depending on what your loved one needs and qualifies for, Community Medicaid can help cover services such as:

HHA/PCA Services

Compassionate in-home assistance with personal care, daily activities, meal preparation, mobility, and other essential tasks that help clients remain safe and independent at home.

Private Duty Nursing

One-on-one nursing care provided by licensed Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses for children and adults with more complex medical needs in the comfort of home.

Therapists: Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy

Therapy services designed to improve mobility, communication, and everyday functioning so clients can regain independence and quality of life.

Medicaid Advocacy & Navigation

Our experienced team helps families understand Medicaid benefits, complete applications, coordinate services, and access the care and resources they need.

Transportation

Reliable transportation to medical appointments, therapy visits, adult day programs, pharmacies, and other essential healthcare services, helping clients get where they need to go safely and on time.

Medical Equipment & Supplies

Assistance obtaining medically necessary equipment and supplies, including wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, diapers, incontinence supplies, and other covered items. 

Free Consultation

Don't assume you can't get help.
Let's find out together.

A short, no-pressure conversation can clear up months of uncertainty. Reach out, and one of our care coordinators will walk you through how Medicaid home care works and what your next step looks like.

Need help choosing care?

Speak with the Welcome Care team and ask what next step makes sense for your loved one.

New York home care eligibility

Who may be eligible for Community Medicaid?

Eligibility depends on a person’s circumstances and current New York State rules, but in general, an applicant must.

To quality you need to be a New York State resident

Be a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen

Meet certain financial requirements (income and assets)

You or your loved one need help for help with daily living or skilled care

Eligibility and coverage for Medicaid home care depend on each individual’s circumstances and on New York State Medicaid rules, which can change over time. This information is provided to help you understand your options and is not a guarantee of eligibility, approval, or coverage. The best way to understand what applies to your loved one is to speak with our team.

How to get started

Applying for a Medicaid Assistance in 4 easy steps.

From your first call to the start of care, our team helps you understand what to expect and what comes next, so you’re never figuring it out alone.

Fill Out the Simple Form

Complete our quick form in less than 30 seconds, just enough for our team to know how to reach you.

Request a Free Assessment

A member of our staff will contact you to review your loved one’s needs and answer your questions.

Confirm Eligibility & Coverage

We’ll help you understand what your loved one may qualify for and handle the confusing parts of the process with you.

Begin Care at Home

Once everything’s approved and in place, your loved one gets the care they need, right in the comfort of home.

Medicaid covers more people than many families realize

What families ask us
about Medicaid.

You may qualify for New York State Medicaid if you're an NYC resident with limited income, and a U.S. citizen or qualifying non-citizen. Eligibility extends to seniors, people with disabilities, pregnant women, children, and low-income families who meet the state's financial requirements, and the specific rules can vary depending on which group you fall into.

Depending on eligibility, Medicaid can help cover services like home health aides, personal care, skilled nursing, adult day health care, and more, all designed to help your loved one stay safe and comfortable at home.

Eligibility depends on your loved one's income, resources, and care needs, along with current New York State rules. The simplest way to find out is to reach out, our care coordinators will walk you through it and help you understand where you stand.

Don't count yourself out. Many families who assume they earn too much actually still qualify through certain options, and that's exactly the kind of thing our team can help you sort through before you give up on it.

Usually, yes. New York requires an assessment to determine the level of care your loved one needs before home care begins. We'll explain what to expect and help you prepare so it feels far less daunting.

Just call us or fill out the short form. A care coordinator will review your loved one's needs, explain your Medicaid options, and guide you through each step from there.