Assisted Living Program (ALP) Dear Administrator Letter
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March 9, 2026
Dear Administrator:
This letter contains information regarding your Assisted Living Program (ALP) Medicaid reimbursement rates for calendar year 2025.
The individual survey results from the 2025 ALP Minimum Wage surveys have been incorporated into the January 1, 2025 ALP rates effective in cycle 2534, with a check release date of 4/1/2026.
The adjusted rates include an increase to the minimum wage rate for NYC, Long Island and Westchester providers to $16.50 per hour, or $19.10 for eligible home care workers. The adjusted rates for providers in the rest of the state include an increase to $15.50 per hour, or $18.10 for eligible home care workers. The rate increases include applicable fringe, in accordance with the Minimum Wage Act (Article 19 of the New York State Labor Law).
The provider-specific rates will be posted for your information at the following location under ALP 2025 Minimum Wage Rate Update:
If you have any questions regarding the Minimum Wage Increase, please send an email with the subject line ALP January 2025 Minimum Wage Increase to ALP-Rates@health.ny.gov
Sincerely,
Laura Rosenthal, Director
Bureau of Nursing Home & Long-Term Care Rate Setting
Division of Finance and Rate Setting
Office of Health Insurance Programs
