The New York State budget enacted in April made dramatic changes to the state’s Medicaid Program. Two key, and extremely consequential, changes are (a) a new 30-month “look back” for Community Medicaid services, and (b) new requirements to qualify for…
The elder care attorneys at Lamson & Cutner are continuing to meet with new and existing clients by Zoom conference or telephone. Clients can update or create their estate plan or long-term care plan from the comfort and safety of…
Lots of people think they don’t have to worry about estate taxes, because they think they don’t have enough assets to be subject to estate taxes. But even if you don’t consider yourself “rich,” you might be surprised – and…
Be Informed and Take Action Now! While almost everyone was focused on the coronavirus pandemic, the New York State Legislature, flying under the radar, took the opportunity to include new Medicaid rules in the budget. The changes will make it…
New York State Has Published the 2020 Medicaid Regional Nursing Home Rates How the ‘Regional Rate’ is used to calculate the Medicaid Nursing Home Penalty Period If you are about to enter a nursing home, and you have made…
New York State’s Department of Health has released their annual statement, listing the various levels of income and resources used to determine eligibility for Medicaid in 2020. Some of the most frequently-used figures are shown in the chart below. These…
Even if your health is good right now, you'll do yourself and your loved ones a big financial favor by planning ahead for long-term care. If you should turn out to be one of the 7 out of 10…
Five Reasons Why the Answer is Yes If you, or your parent or loved one, needs long-term care, and the cost of the care is starting to get scary, you realize you need help. Going to a “Medicaid Consultant” can…
Attention, Seniors and their Families/Friends David Cutner Will Lead “Nuts and Bolts of Medicaid Planning” Presentation Senior Law Day returns to the Westchester County Center on September 10th – mark your calendars now. The day is filled with…
On Wednesday, September 25, David Cutner will return to the National Association of Social Workers – NYC Chapter headquarters to present a Continuing Education course on Wills, Trusts, Beneficiary Designations, and Estate Planning. This course will be an expanded version…