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Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in New York

New York has 5 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 3 of them can pay for care in a licensed residential setting. Below is what each program covers, who it serves, and where to find licensed providers — 1,104 locations statewide.

Waiver services in New York are coordinated by a care manager, typically through your Care Coordination Organization (CCO). Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in New York

Find Licensed Providers in New York

Once a waiver is approved, the next step is finding a licensed provider with an opening. Browse New York providers by care type — openings show live when providers update availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in New York?
In New York, OPWDD Comprehensive HCBS Waiver (NY.0238), Assisted Living Program (ALP), and Managed Long Term Care (MLTC, 1115 MRT demonstration) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your care manager confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find New York Waiver Providers With Openings?
Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in New York from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.
Who Coordinates Waiver Services in New York?
In New York, waiver services are coordinated by a care manager, typically through your Care Coordination Organization (CCO). They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.
Do All New York Waivers Cover Residential Placement?
No. Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) 1915(c) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 1915(c) (NY.0269) cover in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

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