New York is racing to transfer over 240,000 users of its home aide program to a single statewide administrator, Public Partnerships LLC, by April 1. So far, 88,000 consumers and aides have been enrolled, sparking fears of disruptions in care.
State officials defend the overhaul as necessary to cut costs and improve oversight, but critics argue the transition is rushed and poorly managed.
Lawsuits and concerns from industry groups highlight inconsistencies in enrollment numbers, raising doubts about meeting the deadline.
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