Tag Archives: New York Medicaid Planning Lawyers
Planning for Short-Term Nursing Care Needs
Making a recovery and being able to resume your normal activities after a major illness or injury can take a considerable amount of time. This is particularly true for adults over age 65, who lack the ability to bounce back after physical traumas with the speed of their more younger counterparts. Short-term nursing care… Read More »
Reducing Your Need for Nursing Home Care
Medicaid planning is aimed at making sure you get the quality of care you need as you get older, without having to completely deplete the assets you have worked hard over the course of your life to earn. In addition to using estate planning and asset protection tools, such as a trust, you can… Read More »
Medicaid Planning and Caregiver Support Services
For spouses, children, and other family members who care for aging or disabled adults, providing the level of care your loved one needs on a daily basis can easily leave you feeling overwhelmed. Fortunately, New York has an abundance of caregiver services available in the community. Through Medicaid planning and other resources, you can… Read More »
Preparing For The Possibility You or A Loved One May Need Nursing Home Care
The older we get, the more difficult it often becomes to maintain our health and independence. An accident, such as a slip or fall or an illness could be the thing that pushes us past the point where we can perform daily tasks or meet our own needs. Preparing yourself in the event that… Read More »
New App Makes It Easier For Older Adults In New York To Access Services
An important part of Medicaid planning is uncovering the programs available to help you or someone you care about maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Residents in New York City and the surrounding area are fortunate to live in a state that leads the nation in terms of the overall quality and abundance of… Read More »
Do Healthcare Changes Mean You Will Lose Medicaid?
Changes to the Affordable Care Act have made headlines across the nation. With both political parties and media pundits weighing in, it can be challenging to determine the actual impacts New York residents may experience. Medicaid planning plays a significant role in protecting assets if you or a loved one require nursing home care,… Read More »
The Difference Between Medicaid and Medicare Program Benefits
Paying for healthcare costs gets increasingly difficult as you get older, and can easily end up wiping out any assets you have accumulated. While you automatically get Medicare benefits once you reach a certain age, this program fails to provide many of the important benefits older Americans require. Medicaid provides more extensive benefits, but… Read More »
NYC Medicaid and Community Care Services
Remaining at home for as long as possible is a priority for many older adults, but the challenges associated with providing for yourself can be overwhelming. From performing basic tasks such as cooking and cleaning to getting transportation to doctor appointments, there are a number of potential needs that must be addressed. Whether you… Read More »
Early Warning Signs That Nursing Home Care Is Needed
Many of us can appreciate when an aging loved one is resistant to the idea of entering a nursing home or assisted care facility. We understand their desire to provide for themselves while remaining in familiar surroundings, but there does come a point that more comprehensive care is needed to ensure their health and… Read More »