Long Term Care in New York State

Long Term Care refers to medical and non-medical support services needed to improve or maintain ones' health and/or daily function. Such services may be provided in individuals' homes or other community-based and residential settings. Consumers of long term care services include adults and children with disabilities.

NY Connects: Easy Access to Information on Long Term Care

The comprehensive long term care system begins with NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care (NY Connects), a local program that provides easy access to information and assistance for people who are exploring long term care options or who are already receiving a long term care service but would like more information. People get long term care services through New York State Office For The Aging programs, Medicaid or Medicare, or by paying out of pocket. The information you will find on this web site will help you understand what long term care is and the types of services and supports that are available in New York State. For more information about your own unique circumstances, please contact your local NY Connects. NY Connects staff is available to help free of charge.