Medicaid Planning

New York Medicaid Planning Attorney

The cost of nursing home care in Upstate New York is now averaging more than $8,000 per month. The cost of home health care can be even higher depending on the number of hours and the level of care that a person needs at home.

The loss of life savings and the family residence can have a devastating financial and emotional impact on the entire family. The money saved from a lifetime of hard work may be spent in a matter of months when a family member is faced with long-term nursing home care or home health care.

Medicare will not pay for ongoing long-term care in a nursing home. The only government program that will pay for long-term health care is a program called Medicaid.

Medicaid was enacted in 1965 by the United States Congress and is a federal-state program. Today, a major part of the Medicaid program involves paying for the cost of nursing home and home health care.

The Medicaid program in New York provides an illustration of the complexities of this dual federal and state program. The New York State Legislature enacted Medicaid laws for New York State. New York State then delegated the administration of the Medicaid program to each county.

Many counties have improperly created their own policies that vary from county to county. As a result, Medicaid applicants may be deprived of their legal rights and lose assets unnecessarily.

Eligibility for Medicaid must be established before coverage will be provided. Without proper legal advice, the Medicaid Agency will require you privately pay for your own health care until your life savings is depleted. However, with proper legal advice, there are many options available to protect your life savings. Medicaid Eligibility Rules

Koldin Law Center, P.C. with offices in Syracuse and Rochester, New York, offers sound legal advice to individuals and families seeking Medicaid assistance. The lawyers at our firm represent clients from Monroe and Onondaga counties and throughout upstate New York. At Koldin Law Center, P.C., you can expect that an experienced legal professional will be personally handling your client matter.

If you or a loved one is facing a catastrophic illness, please contact our Medicaid planning attorneys to schedule a free initial consultation. Our firm is available for home and hospital visits.