In the back-and-forth of the presidential debates and the obviously skewed TV ads, it is hard for local seniors to make heads or tails of the different proposals that candidates have on the Medicare and Medicaid system. Millions of New Yorkers rely on the programs for their healthcare and long-term…
A helpful editorial from Staten Island Live discussed a few important issues related to New York elder law of importance to local residents. Specifically, the story examined some practical and procedural changes to the home care options available for those utilizing the New York Medicaid system. These at-home services are…
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans participate in the Medicaid program. New York state has a higher participation rate than the national average and the largest total expenditures on the program in the country. It is simply undeniable that millions upon millions of Americans–from children to the elderly–depend upon this program.…
It is perhaps every senior’s worst nightmare: a dispute over their finances influences the care they receive in their later years. It seems self-evident that nothing should get in the way of making medical and caregiving decisions based on maximizing a senior’s quality of life–not maximizing an inheritance for others…
The AARP recently issued its 18th annual report on long-term care services across the country. Entitled Across the States 2012: Profiles of Long-Term Services and Supports outlines the type of care being received by seniors and those with disabilities. It is a helpful roadmap to understand the current lay of…
Not long ago a few residents received some disturbing news–the New York Medicaid support that they counted on to survive was being cut back. Many of these community members had severe disabilities, needing help with every aspect of their life, from dressing and bathing to eating and traveling. Many seniors…
The big news in the world of politics last week was presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s choice of Representative Paul Ryan as his running mate. This decision spurred the expected political posturing on both sides, attempting to define what the choice means for various issues. However, almost all agree…
Medicaid and Medicare frauds have been weighing heavily on states’ financial resources in the past years and New York is not an exception. In the midst of solutions to this inter-state problem, eyes are focused on the Office of Inspector General at Health and Human Services Commission (O.I.G) – charged…
CBS News recently reported on glowing praise for a relatively small program seeking to help seniors live independently. Known as the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), the program is being credited with helping many on New York Medicaid avoid being forced to move into nursing homes. For…
New York elder law planning seeks to ensure that residents will have access to the care they need as they age. Many in need of skilled day-to-day assistance end up moving into traditional nursing homes. These facilities provide the most hands-on monitoring outside of the hospital. Many seniors participating in…