by Samantha Lyons, Esq. | Jan 19, 2021 | Blog, Medicaid Eligibility
New York State has announced the 2021 income and resource levels for Medicaid eligibility (GIS 20 MA/13). As the Medicaid program is a “means tested” program, the first step in determining eligibility is looking to the applicant’s income and assets/resources. The new...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Jun 24, 2020 | Medicaid Eligibility
People grow older. It is a fact of life that’s not always easy to accept. As time marches on, the people we know and love grow older, their lives change and their physical needs change. People’s bodies do not work the same way they did when they were younger and some...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Jul 23, 2015 | Medicaid Eligibility
What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a joint federal and state health care program for eligible individuals in need of medical assistance or care. The program provides aid for serious medical needs, long-term care (in the home or at a nursing home) and rehabilitation. The...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | May 15, 2015 | Medicaid Eligibility
All too often it comes as a huge surprise to my clients when they learn that IRA’s, Keogh’s, 401k’s and other qualified retirement accounts that are in pay out status (meaning one is receiving his or her required minimum distribution or a regular...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | May 12, 2015 | Medicaid Eligibility
You may be the kind of person who is always on top of things. Let’s say you are good at planning. Even so, you worry about your child. Having a child with special needs can be difficult, and planning for his or her feature can be overwhelming. When you plan for...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Jul 30, 2014 | Medicaid Eligibility
Applying for Medicaid nursing home or home care is an extremely complex process – one with potential complications not often evident at first glance. The rules and regulations relevant to Medicaid eligibility also change frequently and vary by state. Securing...
