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…
It has been over a year since the world abruptly halted. The pandemic not only affected how we interacted with each other, but also affected how we received services and the changes that Medicaid could make. With the emergency orders…
Watch Vincent J. Russo Legal Correspondent on Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on June 7th to discuss "Important Legal Updates" Tune in and learn about two important legal updates. Vincent J. Russo addressed the upcoming…
Watch Vincent J. Russo Legal Correspondent on Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on May 17th to discuss "What is Long Term Care?" Vincent will cover the facts about long-term care such as how much does can…
Watch Vincent J. Russo Legal Correspondent on Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live! The episode, Long Term Care Planning Part 1: "How Do I Pay for Long Term Care?", aired on Catholic Faith Network In this episode, "How Do I Pay…
Medicaid eligibility rules are complicated. Many people are confused by the lookback period. And often people aren't sure how asset transfers can make an impact when applying for Medicaid. The Lookback Rule New York’s law on Medicaid imposes a “look-back”…
Medicaid…to some this can be the dirtiest word in the English language. Why? Many people rely on the fictions that they read on the internet and the experiences of others rather than understanding how Medicaid can help them. Let’s dispel…
MEDICAID 2021 UPDATE COMMENCING JANUARY 1ST, THERE ARE NEW MEDICAID AMOUNTS AFFECTING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY. 2021 ASSET AND INCOME ALLOWANCES One Person Two Person Income Level *including $20 unearned income disregard $904 $1,320 Medicaid Resource Level $15,900 $23,400 2021…