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Who’s Who in Healthcare Law – Jennifer Cona
July 2017 Long Island Business News Jennifer B. Cona is managing partner at Cona Elder Law, LLP (Cona Elder Law), an elder law firm in Melville. Cona founded the firm’s Health Care […]
Continue readingAccessing A Loved One’s Medical Records: The Intersection of HIPAA and the Family Health Care Decisions Act
June 2017 Jennifer B. Cona, Esq. Discussing health care wishes, the appointment of agents, and the intricacies of health and family dynamics are a part of any Elder Law practice. Most lawyers, regardless […]
Continue readingPathways to Securing Institutional Medicaid Coverage for Non-U.S. Citizens Residing in Health Care Facilities
Dana Walsh Sivak, Esq. It is a common misconception that an individual residing in a long term health care facility can only obtain institutional Medicaid coverage if he or she is […]
Continue readingLegal Alert – Bed-Hold: On Hold
Bed-Hold: On Hold SNFs Will Continue to be Paid for Bed-Hold Days Until Further Notice Governor Cuomo’s goal of saving $18 million annually by eliminating bed-hold was passed in the April […]
Continue readingJudge throws wrench into new nursing home rule
Adina Genn Whether families of nursing home residents get their day in court when disputing quality-of-care issues may ultimately come down to who becomes the Supreme Court’s ninth justice. That’s according to […]
Continue readingDebunking “Good Cause” and Successful Appeals of Medicaid Denials for Failure to Provide Documentation
Debunking “Good Cause” and Successful Appeals of Medicaid Denials for Failure to Provide DocumentationSeptember 2016 The most common basis for the denial of institutional Medicaid benefits is the failure to provide […]
Continue readingIntercounty Health Facilities Association Presents: Personal Estate Planning for Administrators and Staff
Date: Friday, November 20, 2015 – 9:00am to 10:30amIntercounty Health Facilities Association Presents: Personal Estate Planning for Owners and Administrators November 20, 20159:00 am to 10:30 amHuntington Hills Center for Health & Rehab400 […]
Continue readingIntercounty Health Facilities Association Presents: Personal Estate Planning for Administrators and Staff
November 20, 20159:00 am to 10:30 amHuntington Hills Center for Health & Rehab400 South Service RoadMelvillePaul Hyl, Esq., Cona Elder Law Partner and head of the Estate Planning Department, will […]
Continue readingEnhancing Your Elder Law Knowledge: Article 81 Guardianships, Ethical Considerations, and Securing Medicaid Benefits for Your Clients
Wednesday, November 4, 20156:00 pm to 9:00 pmHofstra University Club 225 Hofstra BoulevardHempstead, NY Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq. to present on Medicaid benefits. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn cutting-edge law, accrue needed […]
Continue readingEnhancing Your Elder Law Knowledge: Article 81 Guardianships, Ethical Considerations, and Securing Medicaid Benefits for Your Clients
Wednesday, November 4, 20156:00 pm to 9:00 pmHofstra University Club 225 Hofstra BoulevardHempstead, NYMelissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq. to present on Medicaid benefits. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn cutting-edge law, accrue […]
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