Males and Females
While the New York State population comprises 64% males and 36% females, the proportion of males to females served by OPWDD is consistent with the prevalence of IDD found in the general population.
| Sex Category | People | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 81,506 | 64% |
| Female | 45,419 | 36% |
| Grand Total | 126,925 |
Race
Table 2A. People Receiving OPWDD Medicaid Services by Race Category (2022)
| Ethnic Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3.8% |
| Black | 18.7% |
| Native American (incl. AK NAT) | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander (incl. NAT HI) | 0.5% |
| White | 66.9% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% |
| Other | 1.5% |
| Unknown/Not Answered | 4.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Table 2A. People Receiving OPWDD Medicaid Services by Hispanic Origin (2022)
| Hispanic Origin | Percent |
|---|---|
| Hispanic Origin | 16% |
| Not of Hispanic Origin | 75% |
| Unknown/Not Answered | 9% |
| Total | 100% |
Age Group
Sixty percent (60%) of those served by OPWDD are adults ages 21 to 64; however, this same group represents seventy-six percent (76%) of OPWDD Medicaid payments (see Table 3 and Figure 4). Conversely, nearly one-third (33%) of those served by OPWDD are children ages 0 to 20; however, this same group represents only nine percent (9%) of OPWDD Medicaid payments
Table 3. People Receiving OPWDD Medicaid Services By Age Group (2022)*
| Age Groups | People | Payments | % Individual | % Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 0 to 20 | 43,638 | $765,189,851 | 34% | 9% |
| Age 21 to 64 | 77,535 | $6,324,957,434 | 61% | 75% |
| Age 65+ | 9,140 | $1,292,607,803 | 7% | 15% |
| Total (Unduplicated) | 126,925 | $8,382,755,088 |
*The unduplicated total count does not equate to the sum of children, adults, and seniors due to some individuals attaining age 21 or 65 during the course of a calendar year. The total payments include Medicaid, State Plan and FIDA-IDD payments.