Foreign court is requesting proof that my 88 y.o. mother is on Medicaid. She’s a Medicaid patient in NY nursing home for 15

If your Mom is still in a nursing home in NYC, which is paid for by Medicaid, you should be able to get proof directly from the nursing home. ...

I made a complaint to my father's home care agency because the nurse who comes to care for his wound does not always wear gloves

I would first need to know whether you are private paying for the home care agency, or whether the agency is working for a Managed Long Term Care...

Would it be wiser to protect our summer cottage from Medicaid, should I need it, by a LLC or an irrevacable trust?

If you are concerned about Medicaid, the key would be to transfer ownership of the cottage from yourself to another person or entity as soon as...

My father spent all his savings and now needs medicaid in a nursing home in NY how will this effect eligibility

Generally, someone without savings is the kind of person who can get Medicaid the easiest. The Medicaid program was created to help people cover...

NYS Resident is retired and receiving a NYS pension and needs Medicaid, will the monthly pension check go directly to medicaid?

Counselor Buquicchio is correct. I can amplify a bit on his answer. Since you say the client is retired, let's assume he/she is older than 65. If...

My father passed away he was receiving Medicaid now hospital are sending the bills to my mom is she responsible?

The answer is not clear. An elder law attorney should review the bills, along with a copy of your father's Medicaid application. Did your mother...

Can assets being spent down to apply for NY Community Medicaid reimburse a family member who paid for her private custodial care

The good initial news for you is that transfers of assets in New York have no impact on applications for Community Medicaid(home care). The five...

What options does my elderly 90 yr old Aunt have for the unfounded eviction she received

This is really a landlord tenant question, not an elder law issue, though it clearly impacts someone who is elderly. Where does you aunt live? I...

Are you referring to a living will, or a revocable trust? Please check the title of the document and let me know what it says. I also would like to...

Have received letter from NYC Human Resources Administration

, and you might lose valuable benefits before it is restored. Medicaid eligibility is valuable. You should not give it up easily, since it will be...