New York State Department of Health
The Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS) program provides a rental subsidy and community transitional services for high-need Medicaid beneficiaries. Eligible participants of the program are those enrolled in Medicaid who are homeless and currently reside in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), have spent at least sixty (60) consecutive days in a SNF over the most recent two-year period and who can live safely in the community.
The individual will be contacted directly by an OHS Housing Specialist for eligibility screening and enrollment.
Eligible participants of the program are those enrolled in Medicaid who are homeless, currently living in a Skilled Nursing Facility for at least 60 consecutive days and have the ability to live safely in the community.
Please email HousingReferral@ilny.org