After dealing with several waves of the Coronavirus, we’ve all anxiously awaited the official end to the pandemic. Unfortunately, the possibility of contracting COVID-19 remains a reality. However, as of September 2, 2022, funding is no longer available to provide…
During this COVID-19 emergency period, New York state has eased the rules for all Medicaid clients. What this means is that the Medicaid rules in regard to applying and recertifying for Medicaid have been relaxed. This easement is projected until…
It has been over a year since the world abruptly halted. The pandemic not only affected how we interacted with each other, but also affected how we received services and the changes that Medicaid could make. With the emergency orders…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it has allocated $2 billion dollars to reimburse families up to $9,000 dollars for COVID-19 related funeral expenses which were incurred after January 20, 2020. These funds have been made available under…
On March 13, 2020, the New York State Department of Health issued guidance to Nursing Homes and Adult Care Facilities limiting visitation to medically necessary or end-of-life services. Further, the guidance canceled congregate meals and activities in health care facilities…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on adult care facilities, especially in nursing homes. New York Executive Order On May 10, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an Executive Order addressing concerns for the safety of residents in these…
COVID-19 has forced many of us to confront a scenario in which we are wondering what would happen if we suddenly became critically ill or, in some instances, unexpectedly and suddenly passed away. These scenarios may trigger a person to…
So, the stimulus checks went out. Now what? For those who received those funds, the hope was that you would be using the funds to help pay for things you need and in turn, that would help the economy. What…
In the current world of uncertainty, the words of Helen Keller ring true, “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much”. With every day being so unpredictable, it is nice to see that the Centers for…
The COVID-19 Pandemic is a wake-up call for everyone to implement an estate plan, if you do not already have one, or to review your existing estate plan. As a result of the global health crisis, it is critical for…