New York State Medicaid Law
May 28th, 2020 by David Goldfarb
New York Medicaid Attorneys Don’t make a mistake with Medicaid eligibility; contact a New York elder law attorney with knowledge of Medicaid law. Goldfarb Abrandt & Salzman LLP is a law firm that handles New York Medicaid cases. Updated with 2020 income, resource and penalty rates Introduction Medicaid is a joint federal, state and city […]
Medicare And Medigap Insurance Policies: Maximizing The Benefits
November 15th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
Additional information on the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Copayment and premium amounts for 2020: Part B premium: $144.60 per month on average. If your income is above $85,000 (single) or $170,000 (married couple), then your Medicare Part B premium may be higher. Co-payments: Inpatient hospital deductible: $1,408. Inpatient hospital copay for days 61 – 90: […]
Changes in Fair Hearing Rights for Medicaid Managed Long Term Care and Managed Care Members Effective May 2018
February 16th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
Starting on May 1, 2018, Medicaid subscribers in New York state will see drastic changes to their appeals process. These changes place more procedural requirements on those seeking to appeal Medicaid determinations. An experienced New York elder law attorney can help Medicaid subscribers who need assistance with their Medicaid appeals. For decades, the elder law […]
The Homestead and Medicaid Planning
September 6th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
New York Medicaid Attorneys Don’t make a mistake with Medicaid eligibility, contact a New York elder law attorney with knowledge of Medicaid law. Goldfarb Abrandt & Salzman LLP is a law firm that handles New York Medicaid cases. Table of Contents The Homestead as an Exempt Resource Dealing with the Home as an Illiquid Resource […]
Hindsight Is 20/20: Medicaid Coverage and the Five Year Look-Back Period
June 29th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Nursing homes, assisted-living centers, and similar facilities can cost their residents a lot of money. As a result, many people rely upon Medicaid coverage to pay for long-term care, either for themselves or for loved ones. Medicaid, however, is a form of social welfare designed to help low-income individuals meet their healthcare needs. As a […]
Long-Term Care Costs Are Surging, and New Yorkers Must Prepare for Them
March 23rd, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Financial planning for retirement is a complicated task. It requires anticipating living expenses for an indefinite amount of time. This daunting task is often met by a combination of resources. For adequate financial preparation, a retiree must often have health insurance coverage through Medicare, private insurer and possibly Medicaid. Retirement accounts such as 401(k) plans […]
Some Medicaid Recipients May Have to Apply for Medicare in Order to Be Eligible
February 9th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
For many New Yorkers, Medicaid benefits are a vital part of their overall health care plan. Maintaining these benefits are a crucial step toward ensuring they and their families receive needed medical care. However, some Medicaid recipients must first apply for Medicare as a condition of their eligibility for Medicaid. The experienced New York elder […]
Transition of Medicaid Nursing Home residents into Managed Care
March 27th, 2014 by David Goldfarb
Please note, the New York Legislature in its 2018 Budget bill has “carved out” nursing home services from Medicaid managed care. The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has announced that the new date for the transition of nursing home residents into managed care plans is slated to start June 1, 2014 (previously April 1) for new permanent placements in […]
