CHHAServices in New York

CHHA stands for Certified Home Health Agency, a type of home care agency that New York State checks and formally approves. A CHHA may coordinate nursing, home health aide services, medical supplies, therapy, and other approved services based on the patient’s needs and insurance coverage.

New York’s CHHA program covers part-time home care rather than full-time or around-the-clock support. Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, or another insurance plan can all cover it, though Cottage’s own aide service specifically requires active New York Medicaid.

Think of it this way: an HHA is a trained caregiver, while a CHHA is a Certified Home Health Agency that may provide home health aide services as part of an approved care plan.

A CNA usually works inside hospitals and nursing homes. A CHHA, on the other hand, is the home care agency that sends trained aides into your house.

Bathing. Dressing. Getting around the house safely. An HHA helps with personal hygiene, housekeeping, and other daily support, all under a nurse’s plan.

Cottage works with specific insurance plans that cover CHHA services. Our team checks your eligibility and insurance approval before services begin.

Your care team may include your insurance plan, care manager, healthcare providers, and Cottage Home Care aides who provide approved in-home support services.

It depends on the agency. Some CHHAs hire their aides directly, while others partner with a separate home care agency that supplies the aide instead. Your services are delivered according to your approved care plan. Cottage Home Care provides caregiver support while working with the appropriate healthcare and insurance teams.

Regularly. New York’s Department of Health checks on CHHAs often. If something goes wrong, call the state Home Health Hotline at 800-628-5972.

Care start times depend on completing the required steps, including the doctor’s order, insurance approval, RN start-of-care visit, required documentation, and staffing availability.