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Steps to Obtain Medicaid in a New State of Residence

Steps to Obtain Medicaid in a New State of ResidenceA number of my clients have experienced a gap in their Medicaid coverage because they moved from one state to another to be closer to their families. It is important to remember that Medicaid is not portable. You cannot simply transfer it from one state to another. For example, if you are receiving Medicaid benefits in New York and you move to another state, the New York State Medicaid eligibility will be lost. Meanwhile, there could be a considerable delay before you are enrolled in Medicaid and start to receive benefits in your new home state.

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What is a Pet Trust?

What is a Pet Trust?Most pet owners think of their pet as a member of the family.  

You love your pet and want to make sure that he will be taken care of after you pass away. After reaching that decision, most people are still unsure of what arrangements need to be made.  

What is a pet trust?

A pet trust is a legal agreement to provide for the care of one or more pets in the event that the pet owner dies or becomes unable to care for them. New York State gives statutory authority for the benefit of pets under Estates, Powers, and Trusts Law, Chapter 17-B.

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Beware: Increased Child Support May Mean Decreased or Lost SSI

Beware: Increased Child Support May Mean Decreased or Lost SSIIt is a little-known but important fact that receiving benefits of one kind can affect benefits of another kind, sometimes adversely.

Take the case of Sally and her son, Paul. Sally is a constant advocate for Paul, who has special needs. Paul is currently receiving Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Sally is also receiving Medicaid.

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