2017 NYC Wage Parity Updates

New hourly rates effective 12/31/2016

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Starting December 31, 2016, all New York home care agencies must comply with the new Wage Parity minimum base pay rates. This affects all New York City:

  • Certified home health agencies (CHHAs)
  • Long term home health care programs (LTHHCPs)
  • Managed care organizations (MCOs)

Unlike previous increases which affected agencies across the board, this change differentiates what the New York Department of Health calls ‘Large Employers’ and Small Employers.

  • A Large Employer is an agency with 11 or more total employees.
  • A Small Employer is an agency with 10 or fewer employees.

For the term of 12/31/2016 – 12/30/2017 the minimum base rate will be:

  • A Large Employer: $11.00/hour
  • A Small Employer: $10.50/hour

This update does not affect the existing rates for Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties.

For more information on Wage Parity for New York home care agencies, visit www.WageParityClarity.com

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