** This article has been revised from its original version which was published on November 29, 2016. Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care Providers (MLTCs) came into existence as part of the NYS Medicaid redesign—an attempt by NYS to provide quality care…
** This article has been revised from its original version which was published on May 19, 2015. Can I get Medicaid if I live with my daughter? If your parent is living with you, they can still qualify for Medicaid.…
New York State Budget - Medicaid Update: Good News/Bad News On April 3, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the approved 2020/2021 budget for New York State. As it often happens in matters of budgets and law-making, what comes out is…
In my first blog in this series, I spoke about what a Medicaid applicant and his or her loved ones will need to do in order to ensure that their attorney has everything necessary in order to make a successful…
As the population ages and people are living longer than ever before, an increasing number of people find they need help at home. Because the cost of paying for home care privately can be impossibly burdensome, many families choose instead…
Commencing January 1, 2018, there are new Medicaid amounts reflecting Medicaid eligibility. This is the second of a four-part series of updates for 2018. 2018 Asset and Income Allowances One Person Two People Income Level *including $20 unearned income disregard $ …
In order to be eligible for Community (“at home”) Medicaid benefits, you must meet strict financial eligibility standards. One component of the financial eligibility standard is meeting resource eligibility. To qualify for benefits, you must not have over $14,850 (2017)…
Assisted living facilities can often be an excellent option for a person who is interested in residing in a place where he or she can receive supervision or assistance with Activities of Daily Living, and where the resident is monitored…