EISEP

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (New York).

Practical in-home support, coordinated locally, aligned to your family’s needs.

What EISEP Covers.

A New York State program that funds and coordinates non-medical help at home for eligible older adults.

Non-Medical Support

Personal care and light housekeeping that keep home routines safer and steadier.

Case Management

A county care manager helps set goals, arrange services, and monitor progress.

Respite & Ancillary

Short-break support for caregivers and limited supplies or equipment when appropriate.

How to Start

Contact your county Area Agency on Aging (AAA) or NY Connects; we’ll help you prepare.

Why it matters.

  • Bridge support when Medicaid isn’t available.

  • Reduce fall and burnout risks at home.

  • Add scheduled help for daily routines.

  • Coordinate tasks with one local team.

Eligibility.

  • Be at least 60 years old or have functional needs (by program).

  • Residency in a NY county/borough.

  • Income/insurance rules for certain services.

  • Availability set by your local agency.

How UniversaCare Helps Families with EISEP.
  • Prep needs summary for EISEP intake.
  • Prepare documents and expectations together.
  • Warm handoffs to your county AAA.
  • Align in-home shifts with your plan.

Trusted In-Home Care Since 2008.

At UniversaCare, we guide your EISEP steps, then build a full-time plan when daily coverage must be continuous.

UniversaCare’s Guiding Families Through EISEP and In-Home Care Options.

From first questions to the right supports, we translate program rules into practical next steps.

Step 1 ➔

Needs Review

we listen to goals, safety concerns, and daily routines; you get a clear plan of priorities.

Step 2 ➔

Program Fit

We review EISEP criteria, services, and county differences; you see where you likely qualify.

Step 3 ➔

Warm Handoff

We introduce your family to the AAA/NY Connects contact, share context (with permission).

Step 4 ➔

Ongoing Guidance

We track timelines, help with follow-ups, and align caregiver schedules with approved supports.

EISEP Eligibility Starter

Quick prompts about age, ADLs/IADLs, Medicaid status, and safety needs.

Local AAA Finder Guide

Steps to locate your local AAA and preferred contact method.

Tools and Resources for Families.

Practical tools to check fit, prep paperwork, and reach the right office quickly.

Cost-Share Estimator

A simple guide to how sliding-scale contributions may apply.

First-Call Script

Plain-language questions about services, waitlists, and next steps.

Tools and Resources for Families.

Practical tools to check fit, prep paperwork, and reach the right office quickly.

EISEP Eligibility Starter

Quick prompts about age, ADLs/IADLs, Medicaid status, and safety needs.

Local AAA Finder Guide

Steps to locate your local AAA and preferred contact method.

Cost-Share Estimator

A simple guide to how sliding-scale contributions may apply.

First-Call Script

Plain-language questions about services, waitlists, and next steps.

Mr. Delgado, Brooklyn, NY. After a fall, his niece sought EISEP and UniversaCare.

UniversaCare helped by:

  • We clarified that Mr. Delgado (age 82) met EISEP’s functional-need criteria but wasn’t Medicaid-eligible.

  • We coordinated a warm handoff to the Queens AAA, prepared documents, and confirmed expected timelines.
  • We aligned a daily aide schedule with the care manager’s plan and added respite hours for his daughter.

Results: Safer mornings, predictable help with bathing and meals, and fewer missed workdays for his caregiver daughter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Often adults 60+ who need help with daily activities and aren’t eligible for Medicaid home care. Counties may add criteria; a case manager confirms fit after assessment.

Common supports include personal care, light housekeeping, case management, respite, and limited ancillary items. Exact offerings and amounts vary by county and funding.

Many families contribute on a sliding scale based on income. Your AAA explains the contribution and any caps. We help you understand what to expect before you enroll.

Timelines depend on county resources and waitlists. Many families begin with assessment scheduling first; we’ll help you prepare so the process moves smoothly.

We coordinate with your case manager, align schedules, and provide RN oversight. Our vetted, multilingual aides deliver consistent in-home support that complements your plan.

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  • Personal care services including home health aide (HHA), certified nursing assistant (CNA)

  • Staffing services for community partners, facilities

  • Companion services and more

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  • Personal care services, home health aide (HHA)

  • Physical therapy and occupational therapy

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Compliance Note: UniversaCare is not affiliated with EISEP, reference for awareness only. • Last verified: 10/2025. Details may change; please see the official site • https://aging.ny.gov/expanded-home-services-elderly-eisep

Ready to explore EISEP and plan continuous support?

We’ll help you navigate options and deliver full-time care that protects safety and dignity.