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Medicaid Recertification: Why Legal Guidance Matters

Having an experienced elder law attorney overseeing the Medicaid application and recertification processes can better one鈥檚 chance of achieving and maintaining Medicaid eligibility.聽

April 10, 2026
What Happens If Your Spouse Needs Nursing Home Care in New York?

When one spouse requires nursing home care, Medicaid recognizes that the other spouse is still living in the community and still needs financial support.

April 2, 2026
What Do I Need to Know About Medical Aid in Dying in New York?

On Friday, February 6, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S138 (Assembly Bill A136), known as the Medical Aid in Dying Act, marking a significant shift in New York鈥檚 approach to end-of-life decision-making.

January 27, 2026
Changes to Medicare Advantage Plans 2025

A small number of participants whose plan has been terminated for 2025 will not be automatically assigned to a new plan.

October 25, 2024
How Many Days Does Medicare Cover in a Rehab Facility?

Medicare covers up to 100 days at a skilled nursing facility. Learn more about what qualifies for coverage and what doesn't.

October 18, 2024
National Healthcare Decisions Day

National Healthcare Decisions Day (April 16) is a day dedicated to educating and engaging people in conversations about advance directives.

April 12, 2024
Reimagining Health Care Choices: New York鈥檚 New Era of Remote Proxy Witnessing

In an era where convenience and safety are paramount, New York State has taken a significant step forward by allowing the remote witnessing of health care proxies. This change is particularly beneficial for individuals who, for medical reasons, cannot safely execute a health care proxy in the presence of two witnesses.

December 29, 2023
Do I Need to Update a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust?

Question: I had an irrevocable trust drawn up for me years ago. What are its benefits, and do I need to update it?

December 21, 2023
Seeking Justice for My Father鈥檚 COVID-19 Death in a Nursing Home: Exploring Your Legal Options

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated families across the United States, leaving countless people grappling with loss, grief, and unanswered questions. If you鈥檙e one of the many people who have lost a loved one to COVID-19, you may be wondering if there is any recourse you can take against the nursing home where your loved one lived.

March 24, 2023
Electronic Notarization Comes to New York: What You Need to Know

New York State has recently passed new legislation 鈥 NY Executive Law Section 135-c, bringing significant changes to the rules governing notarization.

March 3, 2023
Medicare鈥檚 100 Days Explained

Medicare never covers the full cost of a skilled nursing facility. Medicare does not always provide 100 days of rehabilitation, it will pay 鈥渦p to鈥 100 days.

June 24, 2022