The Future of Medicaid under the American Health Care Act
Many seniors and those with disabilities need Medicaid to cover home care costs, which allow them to remain in their own homes while receiving care. If the American Health Care Act becomes law, what impact will it have on seniors?…
Making Your Wishes Known: The Power of a Living Will
A living will is a document that sets forth your wishes concerning the extent of medical care you want to receive. It operates during your lifetime if you become unable to communicate your wishes at the time a healthcare decision…
Is a Pooled Income Trust Right for Me?
A pooled trust allows disabled individuals who are under age 65 to become financially eligible for public assistance, e.g. Medicaid, SSI, etc. This type of trust provides flexibility—allowing individuals to preserve their assets and monthly income necessary to pay for…
What You Need to Know About Executing a MOLST Form
In Do I Need a MOLST Form?, we discussed who might need a MOLST form and in which situations. Below we’ll discuss how a MOLST form is executed. There are certain medical requirements that need to be met in order…
Do I Need a MOLST Form?
A MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) form is a medical order form that tells healthcare providers a patient’s medical orders for life-sustaining treatment. The form includes medical orders and patient preferences regarding resuscitation instructions when the patient has no…
Protect Your Special Needs Child: Be Informed & Prepared
Parents of children with special needs will inevitably face the following question: Who is going to make health care and financial decisions for my child when I am unable to do so?
Planning and preparing the appropriate documentation for children with special needs will ensure protection for your loved ones.
Joint Bank Accounts Offer No Protection From Medicaid
Many times when I meet with clients to discuss Medicaid, their children come along with them. One of the most frequent questions I get asked by children is, "Well, mom put me on her checking account, so half of that is…
What is the Best Way to Protect an Inheritance?
We often see clients with concerns about loved ones who receive government benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Medicaid. Since SSI and Medicaid have very strict rules as to how much money and how much income beneficiaries can…
Requirements for Becoming a Guardian in New York
There are three types of guardianship proceedings in New York State: Article 17 - Guardianship of minors. Article 17A - Guardianship of adult individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Article 81 - A mental hygiene proceeding for adults who had…