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MLTC Members- Know your rights during COVID-19

If you want a temporary change, your MLTC should prepare a temporary service plan for you to sign. Read it carefully to make sure it is what you want.

Initial Summary of New York State Medicaid Cuts

Learn about the recent changes in New York's Medicaid program, including the implementation of a 30-month look-back period for home care applications and new service eligibility requirements. Understand how these adjustments affect seniors' access to care and the importance of proactive estate planning. Our team is here to help navigate these changes.

Important Documents to Take Care of During the Pandemic

During these uncertain times, empower yourself by ensuring your important documents are in place. Learn about the significance of having a health care proxy, power of attorney, and will. Discover how to complete these essential documents via video conference to stay proactive while sheltering at home. Call us for assistance.

Update on New York Medicaid 2020

Wishing Everyone Well During this Crisis

As of today, we can still protect your assets and get home care in place through Medicaid. If you need this service, act right away.

Have mom's home health aide hours been cut?

Explore the challenges faced by seniors in New York City regarding home care under the Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) system. This article discusses how MLTCs operate on a capitation model, leading to inadequate care for those in need, and outlines the appeal process for denied home care services. Learn about the rights of consumers and the importance of advocacy in navigating the complex Medicaid system.

MANAGED LONG-TERM CARE (MLTC) PROBLEMS

Explore the tragic stories of two seniors with dementia who lost their lives after wandering away from home in NYC. This article highlights the challenges families face navigating Medicaid's complex system, revealing the implications of profit-driven health insurance in long-term care. Learn more about the impact on vulnerable seniors and their families.

Keeping the “Care” in Elder Care

Regardless of which route we use to get the Medicaid in place, however, the process that follows – that of actually getting the care in place – is equally as complex and fraught with opportunities for delay.

Medicaid Home Care in New York State Part 1 – Income Thresholds

This article will address the income requirements for a single person in the year 2020.

Special Alert

Important updates on the closing of the ICS MLTC plan, including transition rights and continuity of care options for former members. Contact Lori R. Somekh, Elder Law Attorney in Bellerose, NY, for guidance on Medicaid planning and long-term care services.

Elder Law Attorney for Floral Park, Queens, NY

Lori R. Somekh, an experienced Elder Law Attorney, provides Medicaid planning, asset protection, guardianship, and estate planning services in Floral Park, Queens. Call 718-878-6732 for a consultation.

New Hyde Park, Queens NY

Lori Somekh of Queens, NY is proud to reside and practice law in Queens, NY with an office neighboring Bellerose Queens. Just a short drive from New Hyde Park and even closer with a phone call 718.878.6732.Zip codes New Hyde Park Queens, NY 11040