In December of 2022, the Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Human Resources Administration (HRA) sent out over 140,000 notices to Medicaid recipients with surplus income. Some of our clients received one of these notices. The purpose of the…
2023 Updated Quick Reference Chart for New York Medicaid Levels On February 14, 2023, New York's Medicaid office released new relevant figures for 2023. No information was provided about why some of the figures have changed. Our Updated Quick Reference…
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…
The kind of annuity most people are familiar with is the kind typically sold by insurance companies. Commercially, an annuity is a contract you buy from an insurance company. You pay a lump sum up front and afterwards you receive…
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…