In our previous Health Law column (“A Primer on Home Health Care Services” NYLJ March 26, 2018) we explained the various types of home health care providers and the services that they can provide in New York. Since that column was published, there have been significant developments affecting licensed home care services agencies (LHCSA) which this column will cover.

Background

As we explained in the earlier column, a LHCSA can arrange or provide, either directly or through contract arrangements, one or more of the following to individuals in their homes:

  • Nursing services;
  • Home health aide services;
  • Other therapeutic and related services including but not limited to: physical therapy; speech therapy; occupational therapy; nutritional services; medical social services; personal care services; homemaker services; housekeeper or chore services.