A popular question we often receive is, "If I apply for Medicaid is my home exempt?" A homestead is defined by Medicaid as the primary residence occupied by the applicant, the applicant's spouse, or the applicant's minor, disabled, or blind…
Watch Vincent J. Russo Legal Correspondent on Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on March 30th to discuss "Protecting Your Child with Special Needs (the Supplemental Needs Trust)" Colleen: Vincent, welcome back to your four-part…
Watch Vincent J. Russo Legal Correspondent on Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on March 16th to discuss "First Party Special Needs Trust and Medicaid" Colleen: Vincent, welcome back on your four part series on…
Watch Vincent J. Russo Legal Correspondent on Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on March 1st to discuss "Medicaid Home Care: Protecting Your Income” Colleen: Today, we will be addressing Part Two in our Series…
Watch Vincent J. Russo Legal Correspondent on Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on February 23rd to discuss "Protecting Your Residence with a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust?” Colleen: Today, we are introducing a four-part series on…
MEDICAID 2022 UPDATE COMMENCING JANUARY 1ST, THERE ARE NEW MEDICAID AMOUNTS AFFECTING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY. 2022 ASSET AND INCOME ALLOWANCES One Person Two Person Income Level *including $20 unearned income disregard $954 $1,387 Medicaid Resource Level $16,800 $24,600 2022 Medicaid Transfer…
Do you or your loved one need immediate assistance with care? The cost of continuous long-term care can be financially devastating to families. The good news is… you have options with the right Medicaid planning process for eligibility. Medicaid provides…
During this COVID-19 emergency period, New York state has eased the rules for all Medicaid clients. What this means is that the Medicaid rules in regard to applying and recertifying for Medicaid have been relaxed. This easement is projected until…
Aging is not easy. It can take a toll on your health and your wallet. Both home care and nursing home care are very expensive. It is not necessary to spend your entire savings, or worse, sell your home, just…
What is Medicare and Medicaid dual eligibility and can an individual qualify for both? Medicare and Medicaid are not interchangeable programs. Medicare is a federal program available to anyone age 65 and older. It has premiums and deductibles, so it…