For years, New York has offered a wide range of Medicaid home care programs and services geared toward differing needs. But the regulations surrounding these programs have undergone a dramatic—and largely unwelcome—transformation, which begins to take effect next month.
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New Medicaid Look-back and Transfer Penalty to be assessed for Community Based Home Care Services
Until now, New Yorkers could almost instantly qualify for Medicaid Home Care services by transferring assets one month and being considered financially eligible for Medicaid Home Care services the following month. This made Medicaid Home Care services a very attractive alternative for New York residents in need of long term care at home.
Changes to Medicaid Eligibility and Access to Medicaid Home Care Services in New York
The recently enacted New York State budget, which goes into effect on October 1, 2020, introduces, for the first time, a look-back period on assets transfers for those seeking Medicaid Home care benefits.
Supporting Our Clients During COVID-19
At Lissner and Lissner, we want to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 while providing our clients with support during this difficult time. We are equipped to provide legal services in the following ways.
The Federal Estate Tax May Be on the Chopping Block—But What Is It, Exactly?
One of the regular campaign promises President Donald Trump made on his way to the White House was a repeal of the estate tax, commonly referred to by critics as the “death tax.” Its repeal would be a controversial decision for a variety of reasons, with many proponents of the tax arguing that it would […]