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County of Rockland Office for the Aging Mary K. Eggers (845) 364-2105 October 12, 2005 County Office for the Aging Receives Federal Grant for Long-Term Care Insurance, Education and Outreach Program Pomona, NY- The Rockland County Office for the Aging has received a $50,000 federal grant to launch a Long-Term Care Insurance, Education and Outreach Program. The program will inform the public about the various long-term care plans available, including the New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care. The New York State Partnership was created to help New Yorkers finance long-term care without impoverishing themselves or signing over their life’s savings to qualify for Medicaid. It is a unique program in that it combines long-term care insurance and Medicaid Extended Coverage to help New Yorkers prepare financially for the possibility of needing nursing home care and/or home care services. The program allows New Yorkers to protect their assets while remaining eligible for Medicaid Extended Coverage, if their long-term care needs exceed the period covered by their private insurance company. There are also many private long-term care insurance policies available which cover many types of long-term care services and different benefits. Long-term care insurance policies are not standardized like Medicare supplement insurance. Companies sell policies that combine benefits and coverage in different ways, depending on cost of the policy. For more information on the Long-Term Care Insurance, Education and Outreach Program, please contact Arthur Winoker or Helen Rosenthal at 845-364-2102. |