The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, was signed into law in 2010 with the primary goal of expanding healthcare access and affordability across the United States. One of the significant provisions of the ACA was the expansion of Medicaid, a joint federal-state program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families. […]
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Jun
Jun
In recent years, the topic of healthcare and access to affordable medical services has been at the forefront of public debate in the United States. One crucial aspect of this discussion is Medicaid expansion, a program aimed at providing healthcare coverage to low-income individuals and families. In the case of New York State, Medicaid expansion […]
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May
May
Medicaid is a government-funded healthcare program that provides health coverage to individuals with low income and limited resources. In New York, there are several Medicaid plans available, each with its own benefits and limitations. Choosing the right Medicaid plan can be overwhelming, but it’s an important decision that can greatly impact your healthcare. Here are […]
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Mar
Mar
Medicaid is a federal and state-funded health insurance program that provides coverage for low-income individuals and families. Medicaid Managed Care is a system that helps to coordinate and manage healthcare services for Medicaid beneficiaries in New York State. In this blog post, we will explain what Medicaid Managed Care is and how it works in […]
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Aug
Aug
Do you have questions about Medicaid and need legal assistance? Check out these 10 Medicaid tips, then give our Buffalo attorneys a call now. Long-Term Care Insurance Long-term care insurance is highly recommended for a number of reasons. Medicaid laws are constantly changing, and eligibility requirements are often tightened. Because of these regular changes, individuals […]
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Jan
Jan
How much are the 2021 Medicare benefit deductibles?: hospital deductible $1,484, co-insurance (days 61-90) $371/day, and skilled nursing facility co-insurance (days 21-100) $185.50/day. How much are the 2021 Medicaid Institutional and Community/Home Care resource and income allowances? (Community / Home Care Benefits are in parenthesis): resource allowance $15,900 ($15,950), income allowance $50 ($884), community spouse […]
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May
May
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
If you are looking to get Medicaid, you may be feeling worried about if you qualify. This is what you need to know about transfer of assets. Any asset transferred for the purpose of qualifying for Medicaid is considered an impermissible transfer of assets for which a penalty is imposed. Any transfer of assets for […]