The Medicaid program is a joint federal and state effort–the public bodies split the cost. The state cost itself is further subdivided into payments made by county governments and those coming straight from Albany. This interconnected relationship is helpful in that it doesn’t place the burden too heavily on any…
A Wall Street Journal article this weekend asked some tough questions about the availability of Medicaid nationwide. Our New York Medicaid attorneys realize that many local residents are understandably concerned about the program in our state–it is an essential lifeline for many seniors. The latest WSJ article suggest that some…
An article last week from the New York Times “The New Old Age” blog explores how aging (and dying) comes rife with a mountain of paperwork. For example, in the context of New York elder law, we know that most seniors dread the process of sifting through the paperwork to…
Many seniors who need around-the-clock care turn to Medicaid to provide support in securing that care. Our New York Medicaid lawyers have helped thousands of families navigate the confusing and stressful process associated with this time in life. Besides the inherent complications surrounding Medicaid, many community members are often made…
Confusion often reigns when one learns that a family member will likely need long-term skilled care. Finances are always an issue. With the average stay in a local nursing home running $11,000 per month, our New York elder law attorneys are acutely familiar with the financial challenges facing local families…
Yesterday our New York elder law attorney Bonnie Kraham Esq., had another article published in the Times Herald-Record. In the piece Attorney Kraham explains how it is common sense for middle class families to work to protect their assets from long-term care costs. The basic idea behind asset protection for…
The New York Times published a blog post last week on a new effort called the “Conversation Project” seeking to make long-term care planning a kitchen-table issue. The project, spearheaded by former journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Ellen Goodman, is the first step in a comprehensive effort to ensure that…
For decades those involved in elder care research have known that the vast majority of seniors would prefer to age in place at their own home instead of moving into a long-term care facility. Yet, our New York elder law attorneys know that for most of that time little was…
For years the New York Medicaid attorneys at our firm have helped local families navigate the Medicaid program’s complexities. We guide families as they sort through the application process, protect property through use of New York Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, and engage in similar planning strategies. Millions of families throughout…
Syracuse News reported this week on public concern over changes that are about to take effect within the New York Medicaid system. Per the planned alterations, many local residents with developmental disabilities will lose their caseworkers as that task is soon to be outsourced to non-profit agencies in the state.…