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CMS: Medicare Will Soon Cover Certain Alzheimer's Treatments

CMS: Medicare Will Soon Cover Certain Alzheimer's Treatments

The recent announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the coverage of new Alzheimer's treatments offers a glimmer of hope for Medicare recipients living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's.

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Agencies That Inspect Nursing Homes Face Staffing Crisis

Agencies That Inspect Nursing Homes Face Staffing Crisis

The Senate Special Committee on Aging has released a report exposing an understaffing problem among the survey agencies across the nation that are responsible for overseeing nursing home inspections.

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Supreme Court Preserves Right to Sue Public Nursing Homes

Supreme Court Preserves Right to Sue Public Nursing Homes

In a major win for nursing home residents and their families, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the right to sue government-run nursing homes under the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (FNHRA).

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Protecting Spouses of Medicaid Applicants: 2023 Guidelines

Protecting Spouses of Medicaid Applicants: 2023 Guidelines

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2023 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures.

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What to Do If You Lose Your Medicaid Coverage

What to Do If You Lose Your Medicaid Coverage

If you are concerned about the effect of the redetermination process on your Medicaid benefits, consider speaking with a qualified attorney in your area.

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Irrevocable Trusts and Medicaid Planning

Irrevocable Trusts and Medicaid Planning

If you or a loved one are considering Medicaid planning in New York, it is crucial to consult with an experienced attorney who can guide you through the complexities of irrevocable trusts and other planning strategies.

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Medicaid Appeals - Elder Law and Special Needs Law Journal: Vol. 33 No. 1

Medicaid Appeals - Elder Law and Special Needs Law Journal: Vol. 33 No. 1

Learn more about medicaid appeals from the Elder Law and Special Needs Law Journal Vol. 33 No. 1 from Lori Somekh of NY Elder Law Group.

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Understanding Medicaid and Its Coverage

Understanding Medicaid and Its Coverage

To learn more about how New York’s Medicaid coverage might be able to help you or a loved one pay for care, check out our new ebook.

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High-Quality Long-Term Care Facilities in New York For Your Loved Ones

High-Quality Long-Term Care Facilities in New York For Your Loved Ones

If you're looking for a long-term care facility for a loved one, contact NY Elder Law Group to learn more about how we can support you through this process.

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Planning for Long-Term Care During a Recession

Planning for Long-Term Care During a Recession

If you’re wondering whether or not you need to start preparing for a potential recession, NY Elder Law Group can help.

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Retiring During a Recession

Retiring During a Recession

If you’re wondering whether or not you need to start preparing your assets for a potential recession, NY Elder Law Group can help.

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The NHTD Program: A Possible Alternative to Managed Long Term Care

The NHTD Program: A Possible Alternative to Managed Long Term Care

If you or a loved one recognize some of these services as being helpful and don’t know whether or not you’re eligible or require additional information, contact Lori Smokeh at NY Elder Law Group for more information.

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Do you need the help of an elder law or estate planning attorney? 

If you are planning your estate, facing probate, worried about Medicaid, or anything in between related to elder law, NY Elder Law Group can help. Our legal professionals and head attorney Lori Somekh can help get your affairs in order quickly and stress-free.

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