A looming court decision could stall New York’s plan to shift its $9 billion home care program under a single administrator, according to Spectrum News.
Health officials face mounting pressure after a federal judge extended a restraining order requiring the state to keep working with nearly 600 existing agencies. While most users have registered with the new company, Public Partnerships LLC, tens of thousands of workers and clients remain in limbo due to delays and system issues.
Attorneys are negotiating a new plan ahead of Wednesday’s hearing, which could extend the deadline past April 30. Advocates say the rushed process threatens care continuity, with many aides unpaid and consumers left unsupported.
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