Is New York Prepared to Care? A Comprehensive Coverage Solution for Home Care Workers
In this NYSHealth-funded report, PHI advances recommendations to increase the number of home care workers enrolled in health insurance. The report recommends that New York State strengthen existing public health insurance options, including the Family Health Plus Buy-In option. It also recommends creating a new multi-employer benefit fund that would pool risks and contributions for home care workers across the State.
Home care workers are the third fastest-growing occupation in New York State. Despite their importance to the State economy and health care services, one in three personal and home care aides lacks insurance. In comparison, 14% of all non-elderly New Yorkers are uninsured. Please click here to download the full report.