If you are over 65 years of age, need health care or long-term care, and hope to receive Medicaid benefits, Medicaid will determine your financial eligibility by first calculating the amount of your total “resources,” as defined by them. Your…
The New York State Education Department instituted a requirement that, “[b]eginning January 1, 2015, each Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must complete 36 hours of approved continuing education courses for each triennial registration period.”…
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…
The New York State budget enacted in April 2020 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…
As we age, our bodies change naturally, and with these changes come increased risks. Heat waves can be a serious danger for seniors, particularly those with health challenges. Here are some of the main reasons why, and some actions you…
Update: The effective date for the "look back" continues to be delayed, but the implementation may be near. If you feel you are likely to need Community Medicaid services soon, the time to take action is now. The reason…
When most people think about estate planning, they focus on their Will - but there’s far more to estate planning than that. Here are five of the most important aspects of estate planning that many people frequently overlook. When you…
It is no secret that dogs and cats have seen their status elevate in the last few decades. Pets have transitioned from mere companions to become beloved members of the family. Over 100 million households have pets across the United…
If you’re thinking about estate planning, good for you! Your goal is to make sure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Here’s a list of the steps you need to take to ensure that happens. Note that…
You know what they say about the cobbler’s children going without shoes… My family recently realized we had made a classic mistake that any Elder Law attorney will warn about. About 10 years ago my parents entered a Continuing Care…