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County officials cite shortage of home aides and limited programs for older residents; GoGo Grandparent fills some gaps
Summary
County aging and adult-services staff told the HHS committee that licensed home-aid capacity is limited, Medicare rarely covers chronic aide services, Medicaid is the primary payer, and a local GoGo Grandparent program has supplied about 300 rides since last year to help with transportation barriers.
Cayuga County aging and adult-services staff told the Health & Human Services Committee that demand for home aides far outstrips supply and that program eligibility and payer rules limit public coverage.
Presenters said Medicare generally covers short-term, skilled home-health services but not ongoing personal-care aide time, and Medicaid is the primary payer for long-term aide services after eligibility determination. County staff said…
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