"Funding for Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) is rewarding plans serving the healthiest populations while penalizing plans serving the most complex populations, jeopardizing the promise of aging in place."
"MLTC makes aging in place possible, ensuring that people managing multiple chronic conditions or living with disabilities can receive care at home instead of being pushed into a hospital."
"Tens of thousands of older New Yorkers rely on these services to remain safely in their homes and connected to their communities, counting on us to get it right."
"Community-based nonprofit organizations like VNS Health are on the front lines of this work, embedded in neighborhoods and caring for our neighbors every day."
Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) funding is currently structured to benefit healthier populations while disadvantaging those with complex health needs. This misalignment threatens the ability of low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities to receive necessary care at home. The State's Master Plan for Aging aims to support aging in place and strengthen the caregiving workforce, but the existing system fails to adequately serve those with the greatest needs. Community-based organizations like VNS Health play a crucial role in providing care to vulnerable populations.
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