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…
(Note about the Author: Ben Cutner, a rising junior at Davidson College, is interning with Lamson & Cutner this summer. He is interested in the possibility of pursuing a legal career. We asked him to write a brief article on…
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…
Important Legal Documents Can Now be Executed Remotely by Teleconference Lamson & Cutner is very much in business, with our staff working remotely. We are doing consultations by telephone or Zoom meeting, for existing clients and new clients. Also,…
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…
Under any circumstances, it's a good idea to have the necessary information at hand regarding family medical conditions, bank accounts and investments, and legal documents. During the coronavirus crisis, it's more than a good idea, it's a necessity. Lamson &…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has all of us unnerved, particularly if you live in the New York City Metropolitan Area, as I do. Understandably, the focus needs to be on staying safe and avoiding infection from the virus, and knowing what…
February 21, 2020, is National Caregivers Day. The day was first celebrated in 2016 – already long overdue. Caregivers can be family members or friends, or they can be paid. Both types provide irreplaceable support to seniors and disabled people. …
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…
