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Category Archives for Medicaid and Asset Protection
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Bristal MassapequaDate: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 – 7:00pmLocation: Bristal Massapequa Address: 400 County Line Rd, Amityville, NY 11701 Phone: (516) 691-0706Cost: Free, Appointment Required
Continue readingIs Your Power of Attorney Valid for Medicaid Planning?
There has been a great deal of controversy surrounding Powers of Attorney since 2009 when major changes were made to the law, including the addition of the Statutory Gifts Rider. This […]
Continue readingSeniors Should Plan for Medicaid Cuts
August 14, 2017 Jennifer B. Cona With health care reform on hold, now is the time for older adults to act to protect themselves, their families and their assets [“McCain: Unite to fix […]
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Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 – 7:00pmLocation: The Bristal MassapequaTopic: Advance directivesCost: Free, Appointment RequiredRSVP: Contact: Dina 516-804-7197
Continue readingSellers Beware: Sale of Real Property Held in Trust
June 2017 Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq. Elder Law and Estate Planning often involve the transfer or sale of real property as part of an asset protection plan. Missteps can happen in the process […]
Continue readingWhat is a Geriatric Care Manager and When do you need one?
Anne Recht, Geriatric Care Manager and CEO of AMR Care Group, will be hosting free consultations at Cona Elder Law’s Susan C. Snowe Caregiver Resource Center each Thursday in May. AMR Care Group’s […]
Continue readingElder Law Q&A
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 – 4:00pmLocation: Brandywine at Huntington TerraceCost: FREE
Continue readingManaged Long Term Care at Home: Proactive Action Required to Expedite Benefits
Managed Long Term Care at Home: Proactive Action Required to Expedite Benefits There are two components to a Medicaid Home Care application: the financial eligibility review and the medical assessment to […]
Continue readingMedicare Observation Status: Beware of this Coverage Pitfall
After a 3 day or more in-patient hospital stay, an individual transferred from a hospital directly to a nursing home or rehabilitation center is entitled to Medicare coverage for a certain […]
Continue readingTax Planning vs. Medicaid Planning: Avoid Costly Mistakes
Tax season is an important time to re-visit the difference between the IRS rules and the Medicaid eligibility rules – in order to avoid potential costly mistakes. For example, you may […]
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