NY Medicaid HCBS Home Modifications

NYS Medicaid / OPWDD

Available Senior & Disability

About This Program

NY Medicaid HCBS Home Modifications is available to homeowners and renters in Buffalo, NY.

NYS Medicaid Home and Community Based Services waiver programs fund home modifications for Medicaid-enrolled residents with disabilities. Ramps, grab bars, roll-in showers, door widening, stair lifts, accessible kitchen modifications. Must be enrolled in a Medicaid HCBS waiver. Applied through your Medicaid care manager.

Medicaid-enrolled, HCBS waiver required

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.

In Buffalo, NY, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Ramps, grab bars, roll-in showers, stair lifts, door widening
  • Must be enrolled in NYS Medicaid HCBS waiver
  • Applied through your Medicaid care manager
  • Call Erie County DSS to explore waiver eligibility
  • No separate application, coordinated through care plan

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

800-541-2831

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Year-round through case manager

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for NY Medicaid HCBS Home Modifications in Buffalo?

NY Medicaid HCBS Home Modifications is open to homeowners and renters in Buffalo, NY. It prioritizes low-income households.

How do I apply for NY Medicaid HCBS Home Modifications in Buffalo, NY?

Apply directly with NYS Medicaid / OPWDD using the official program link on this page or call 800-541-2831. There is no middleman and no fee.

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