Medical Assistance: Long Term Home Health Care (LTHHC)

This program is overseen by the New York State Department of Health and administered by local social service districts. It reflects a coordinated plan of medical, nursing, rehabilitative, and support services provided at home to individuals who are medically eligible for placement in a nursing home.

The program is provided in the person’s home, including an adult day care facility, or in the home of a responsible adult. The program offers individuals an alternative to institutionalization.

Some services that are included in this program are:

• nursing
• physical therapy
• occupational therapy
• speech therapy
• medical supplies and equipment
• homemaking
• housekeeping
• home delivered meals
• LifeLine services
• home health aide or personal care aide

A unique feature included in the program is case management.