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…
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…
Tuesday, September 26, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Via Zoom Meeting In April 2020, New York's legislature voted to enact numerous significant restrictions on the state's Medicaid program. These new restrictions will affect many thousands of New Yorkers who require long-term…
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…
2021 Update: Legal Documents Can No Longer be Executed Remotely by Teleconference Lamson & Cutner has remained busy throughout the pandemic – after all, health care needs, and the need for Elder Law and estate planning, never stop. We are…
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…
Update: The implementation date for the "look back" has been extended from July 1, 2021 to January 1, 2022. This means that you have a few more months before the increased restrictions take effect. If you feel you are likely…
Some people have been putting off their estate planning due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many have also postponed their long-term care planning. Critical documents such as their Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy have not been put in place.…
The Power of Attorney (“POA”) is an important document most people should have, particularly seniors. The POA gives authority to an agent you choose to act on your behalf with regard to the matters and issues specified in the document. …
2021 Quick Summary Chart for New York Medicaid Levels Key Information: Asset ("Resource") Eligibility Levels Maximum Home Equity that does not count towards Resources Income Eligibility Levels "Regional Rates" used to calculate the Nursing Home Penalty Period Printable Version: 2021…