Monthly Archives: January 2022

Three Things to Take Care of Right Now

In view of the ongoing pandemic, there are three things you will want to make sure you’ve taken care of ahead of time, just in case……  Advance Directives   The term Advance Directives refers to the Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) and the Health Care Proxy (HCP). The DPOA is used to designate a person or […]

Changes to NY Medicaid Look-Back Period

In 2021, New York implemented a shorter look-back period for Medicaid applications for Community-Based Long Term Care Services, or home care. Under these new regulations, New York Medicaid applicants are ineligible for home care if they transfer assets within 30 months, or two and a half years, prior to applying for Medicaid benefits. However, COVID-19 […]

What’s Driving the Shortage of Home Healthcare Workers in NY? Low Wages, Advocates Say

We encourage you to write or call Governor Kathy Hochul and ask her to include increased pay for home care workers in the upcoming budget. To call, please use 518-474-8390. Her mailing address is The Honorable Kathy Hochul – Governor of New York State: NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224. By: Gail Robinson “People who […]

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