It’s not something most of us like to think about, but nearly half of all seniors will eventually require long-term care. In our blog, we discuss why Medicare doesn’t cover nursing home costs and how an attorney can help you structure your assets in a way that preserves your eligibility for valuable Medicaid benefits to cover this expense. To learn how we can assist with your specific Medicaid planning needs, please contact our office to request a free initial consultation.
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How often does Medicaid check your assets?Once you are on Medicaid, there are periodic reviews and recertifications required at least annually. Learn how recertification works in New York.
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How to Apply for Medicaid in NY - Know Your NumbersUse the medicaid eligibility calculator NY residents need to check income, assets, documents, applications, free help, and appeals.
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How to Protect Your Family from 6 Real Downsides of Medicaid in New YorkLearn the 6 key disadvantages, look-back penalties, liens, spousal rules, plus how NY families can protect their assets.
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Protecing Assets From Nursing Home Costs : A How To GuideLearn how to protect assets from nursing home costs in New York with Medicaid planning, trusts, exemptions, timing, and legal safeguards.
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Benefits for Spouses of People with Dementia in NYLearn which NY benefits a spouse can claim when a husband has dementia, Medicaid spousal protections, MLTC, CDPAP rules, Social Security, and VA Aid & Attendance.
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How to Protect Your Family's Assets from High Long-Term Care CostsLong-term care can drain a lifetime of savings. Learn 5 proven strategies — from Medicaid trusts to LTC insurance — to protect your family's assets.
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Protecting Home Equity in Brooklyn: Practical Medicaid Asset ProtectionProtecting Home Equity in Brooklyn’s High-Value Neighborhoods for Medicaid Eligibility: a practical, step-by-step guide to Medicaid planning and asset defense.
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How to Protect Your Family’s Assets from Long-Term Care Costs: Practical Legal Strategies from a Brooklyn Elder Law FirmLearn the best legal strategies for protecting families from long-term care costs in Brooklyn, including Medicaid planning, irrevocable trusts, and LLCs.
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What's Involved in Medicaid Eligibility Evaluation in New York?Learn what's involved in New York Medicaid eligibility evaluation, from income and asset limits to application documents and approval steps.