The Federal Trade Commission has warned nursing homes and assisted living residences that they cannot require residents on Medicaid to sign over their Covid-19 stimulus checks to pay for their care bills. According to the CARES Act, those economic impact checks are considered tax credits which do not count as “resources” for federal benefits programs, such […]
Category Archives: Medicaid
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Feb
Feb
We know that planning for Medicaid can be overwhelming if you are at all lost. If you are looking for basic Medicaid information, please give this a read and then call us to set up a consultation. Basic Medicaid Information | What resources are not counted when determining Medicaid eligibility? Exempt from inclusion in the […]
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Jan
Jan
If you are being investigated or accused of health care fraud, you need to contact an experienced Rochester health care fraud lawyer immediately. Here is some very important information about health care fraud and how a knowledgeable attorney can help. Health Care Fraud | Importance of Hiring an Attorney The Health Care Fraud Task Force […]
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Sep
Sep
If you are looking at your finances for retirement plans, you may have a lot of Medicaid questions that you want to run by an experienced lawyer. Medicaid Questions | Can I sell my home to my son/daughter for less than its full value and still get Medicaid? Any transfer for less than full value […]
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May
May
Understanding Medicaid planning is an important part of safeguarding your future. Medicaid provides payment for institutional and community-based care for eligible persons who are treated by participating institutions and practitioners. Medicaid covers nursing home care and all other medical care including home care, acute hospital care, physicians and pharmacy. Medicaid is a means-tested, needs-based program with limitations […]
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Sep
18As an experienced Rochester Elder Law Attorney I am frequently asked about the Medicaid penalty period. What happens is there’s a penalty period and many people have heard about this during this if you transfer assets. Basically, assets that are transferred for the purpose of qualifying for Medicaid may result in a penalty period. What […]
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