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…
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…
Most of us hope for the best, but fail to plan for the worst. Yet advance planning can give you tremendous peace of mind. It’s not enjoyable to think about the prospect of suffering from a chronic medical condition or…
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…
By Guest Author: Jane Walters Assisted living in New York is a reliable choice for your elderly loved one. All New York assisted living residences are legally required to provide housing, 24-hour monitoring, daily meals, and personal care services for…