Description

Sunset House, located in Rochester, New York, is a leading provider of hospice care providing alternative living arrangements for individuals facing terminal illness, who cannot do it on their own. Established in 1990, they remain true to their mission of providing compassionate care to those who need it most. They encourage residents to manage independent living so that they remain in control no matter what stage they are in their end-of-life journey. 
Privately incorporated, they understand what it means to have lost someone you care about and want to help families by journeying with them and providing comfort and a sense of peace. Their residents actively participate in decision-making further empowering them to take control of their lives, until they go out with dignity.

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community First Choice Option
NY Medicaid CFCO
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $30,182 (individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion).
  • NY Specifics: Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).
Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)
NY EISEP
  • General: Age 60+, New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $15,000 (individual).
  • NY Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)
NY SCRIE
  • General: Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
  • Income Limits (2025): $50,000/year (household).
  • Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
  • NY Specifics: Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
  • Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)
NY SCHE
  • General: Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
  • Income Limits (2025): $58,399/year (household).
  • Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
  • NY Specifics: Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
  • Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program
NYFSC Home Sharing
  • General: One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on housing need.
  • NY Specifics: Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
  • Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New York Seniors

NY Medicaid CFCO

Community First Choice Option

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $30,182 (individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion).
  • NY Specifics: Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).
NY EISEP

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $15,000 (individual).
  • NY Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
NY SCRIE

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
  • Income Limits (2025): $50,000/year (household).
  • Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
  • NY Specifics: Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
NY SCHE

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
  • Income Limits (2025): $58,399/year (household).
  • Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
  • NY Specifics: Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
Benefits
  • Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
NYFSC Home Sharing

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

Eligibility
  • General: One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on housing need.
  • NY Specifics: Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
Benefits
  • Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.
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