New York State Nursing Home Crisis: Why You Should Care
Medicaid funding for nursing homes in New York State is critically underfunded, affecting not only older adults but entire communities. Learn how these financial challenges impact access to care, and take action today.
Elaine, a Jewish Home resident, calls for increased Medicaid funding in New York, where nursing home reimbursement is the lowest nationwide.
Amanda, a skilled nursing home employee, highlights the urgent need for increased Medicaid funding in New York. She warns that without it, families will face heartbreak as nursing homes close or turn them away.
Stephen, a family member of a Jewish Home resident, shares the impact of low Medicaid rates on nursing homes in New York. He warns that closures force hospitals to bear the burden, creating barriers to care for everyone.
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Click the link below to send a message to the Governor urging her to correct New York’s broken nursing home Medicaid reimbursement and invest in care for the most vulnerable New Yorkers.
Michael S. King, President & CEO of Jewish Home, explains why you should care about Medicaid funding for nursing homes in New York State. Hear how the underfunding of nursing home Medicaid rates impacts all of us and how you can help.
The impact directly affects the quality of care and accessibility to nursing home services. As a result, we anticipate increased hospital overcrowding in the Rochester area, compounding the existing strain on nursing home placement due to Medicaid funding shortfalls of $810 million and growing.
It is crucial to protect the interests of our most vulnerable citizens. We are calling on Governor Hochul to increase the Medicaid rate for nursing homes while rebasing rates for the future.
Jewish Home residents speak out about the importance of Medicaid funding for nursing homes in the New York State budget.
