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How Medicaid Affects Married Couples in New York

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Married couples are in a separate category when it comes to Medicaid benefits in New York. First, a couple is treated as a single unit; even though only one spouse […]

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Medicaid Penalties to be Aware of in New York

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To qualify for Medicaid benefits in New York, you’ll be required to endure a long and complex process. Much will depend on whether you, your spouse, or another loved one […]

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Three Ways to Protect Your Family Home on Long Island

Many families are concerned about losing their homes to the high cost of health care, and rightfully so. How can you protect your home? There are many ways, each of which […]

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How To Protect Your Parent’s Assets From Nursing Home Costs

Asset protection– It’s something that many people don’t think about until it’s too late. When a parent or loved one enters a nursing home, the cost of care can quickly […]

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Asset Protection Planning

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A healthcare crisis can happen at any time, to any of us. As we take time to focus on our health care and reflect on the unthinkable, such as breast […]

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PLAN NOW: NEW MEDICAID HOME CARE LOOK BACK RULES TAKE EFFECT 10/1/22

Early planning for Medicaid Home Care benefits is now more important than ever. After much delay and anticipation, new Medicaid Home Care rules are slated to take effect on October […]

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Medicaid Alert: New York State Budget

On Saturday, April 9, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the annual state budget and addressed many important issues facing older adults.  The budget expands Medicaid benefits for people 65 and […]

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Medicaid Home Care Changes on the Way

On or after November 8, 2021, new regulations governing Medicaid home care benefits, including Personal Care Services and Consumer Directed Personal Care Services, will go into effect. Significant changes to […]

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New York Medicaid Rates in 2020

Medicaid Rates in 2020

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Medicaid Regional Rates: The following figures represent the Department of Health’s assessment as to the average cost of nursing home care in each region. These figures are used to calculate […]

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5 Answers that Clear Up Medicare Annual Election Period Confusion

5 Answers that Clear Up Medicare Annual Election Period Confusion

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Published originally on BestCompany.com: Just when you started to think health insurance made sense, you became eligible for Medicare! Medicare has its own processes, rules, and enrollment periods that can be tricky […]

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