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How Medicaid Affects Married Couples in New York
Married couples are in a separate category when it comes to Medicaid benefits in New York. First, a couple is treated as a single unit; even though only one spouse may be applying for benefits, all information regarding both spouses must be disclosed to the Medicaid agency, including all asset and financial information. Second, spouses […]
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Consumer Credit Fairness Act: Are You Prepared to Properly Handle Collection Cases?
The New York Consumer Credit Fairness Act (CCFA) (enacted April 1, 2022), was intended to strengthen consumer protections by requiring debt collectors to be more honest and transparent in their communications. However, the law has significant implications for nursing homes seeking to collect amounts they are owed for services rendered. One of the most crucial changes […]
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Jennifer Cona Named on Long Island Business News’ 2023 Who’s Who: Women in Professional Services
Cona Elder Law Founder & Managing Partner Jennifer Cona has been named on Long Island Business News’ 2023 Who’s Who: Women in Professional Services. Jennifer B. Cona is the founder and managing partner of Cona Elder Law, an award-winning elder law and estate planning law firm in Melville that is celebrating 25 years in business. […]
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Victim of Senior “Catfish” Scam Lost Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars But Not His Home
Seniors are being victimized in increasing numbers by scams perpetrated against them. The manner in which these crimes occur are varied but one thing is always the same: they target the vulnerable. At Cona Elder Law, we understand the devastating impact these crimes have, both financially and emotionally, as they exploit the trust and dependence […]
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Medicaid Penalties to be Aware of in New York
To qualify for Medicaid benefits in New York, you’ll be required to endure a long and complex process. Much will depend on whether you, your spouse, or another loved one will need community-based care or nursing home care. Medicaid applications are very complicated and include strict deadlines and documentation requirements. Cona Elder Law has been […]
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How to Become a Legal Guardian in New York
Caring for a loved one as they get older can be difficult. When that loved one needs help with paying bills and other tasks, a legal guardian may be the answer to make sure they get help if they do not have advance directives and have lost the ability to sign advance directives. A guardian […]
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Do You Need An Elder Law Attorney?
By Jennifer Cona, Esq. Originally published in the July issue of Long Island Press, Power of Your Attorney. Are you concerned with your future health care needs and your financial welfare as you age? Do you worry about spending all your money on the costs of home care or nursing home care and/or being a […]
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The Rising Impact of Internet Defamation on Skilled Nursing Facilities
In recent years, skilled nursing facilities, like many other businesses, have all too often faced scathing online criticism in the form of negative reviews and postings on social media outlets. Left unaddressed, such statements can be very damaging to a facility’s professional reputation within the communities it serves. In an effort to combat the impact […]
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Medicaid Alert: Medicaid Renewal / Recertification Required as of July 1, 2023
If you or your loved one receives Medicaid nursing home or home care benefits, they are now required to file a Medicaid recertification application each year in order to maintain eligibility for Medicaid benefits.This is a return to regular Medicaid procedures now that the COVID Public Health Emergency has been deemed concluded. As such, all […]
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What is Asset Protection Planning?
People talk about “asset protection planning”. But what is it? And who should be doing it? Asset protection planning focuses on protecting your money from the high costs of long-term care, such as nursing home care, home care, and assisted living. This can be accomplished by transferring money, investments, real estate or other assets into […]
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