Nursing Home Residents’ Rights and the LGBT Community
August 24th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Nursing home abuse occurs for many reasons. If you are a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT) community and are an older adult, you may be concerned about suffering abuse in a nursing home because of your sexual orientation—and you are not alone. According to The National Long-Term Care Resource Center, 89 […]
You Can Leave Home and Still Receive Medicare-Covered Home Care
August 17th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
At Goldfarb Abrandt & Salzman LLP, all-too-often we hear from older adults who have been denied home care that should be covered by (https://www.medicare.gov/) Medicare because of a provider’s overly restrictive interpretation of the rules. In many cases, providers tell patients that they no longer qualify for care because they are no longer “homebound” because […]
Financial Elder Abuse Alert: New Law Allows Credit Report Security Freezes and Increases Fraud Alert Protections
August 10th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Financial elder abuse affects untold numbers of older adults every year. Fortunately, under a new law, recently signed and set to take effect September 2018, older adults will have a new weapon in their arsenal in the fight against this type of abuse. The federal Public Law 115-174 amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to […]
The Advantages and Pitfalls of “Professional Guardians”
July 27th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
When you think of a guardian of an incapacitated adult, you likely first think of an adult child or another close family member who will care for the adult. However, in some cases, a guardian may be a non-relative appointed by the courts. In many states, these are referred to as “professional guardians.” While New […]
New Limits on Home Care Agencies for NY Managed Long-Term Care Plans
July 20th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
As of early 2018, about 229,000 New Yorkers received health services through the state managed long-term care (MLTC) plans. These plans allow patients to use Medicaid or Medicare to receive home health care. The goal in many cases is to keep patients in their homes as long as possible, so home health care is an […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Know the Facts
July 13th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
The United Nations designates each June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The UN recognizes that elder abuse is a problem on a global scale, especially with the older population growing substantially in almost every country in the world. Elder abuse also seems to be a “taboo” topics in many parts of the world. […]
Estate Planning Issues for Divorcing Spouses
July 6th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
There are many considerations when you and your spouse divorce. Divorce will divide your marital property and debts, determine custody schedules for your children, and much more. You should also always revisit your estate plan upon a divorce. While contacting an estate planning lawyer may be the last thing on your mind in this already […]
Hindsight Is 20/20: Medicaid Coverage and the Five Year Look-Back Period
June 29th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Nursing homes, assisted-living centers, and similar facilities can cost their residents a lot of money. As a result, many people rely upon Medicaid coverage to pay for long-term care, either for themselves or for loved ones. Medicaid, however, is a form of social welfare designed to help low-income individuals meet their healthcare needs. As a […]
Legislative Update: “The Lock-In” for Long Term Care
June 22nd, 2018 by David Goldfarb
As in previous years, much of New York State’s 2018-2019 enacted budget focuses on healthcare spending. This year enacts several important updates, but you should understand in particular the new “lock-in” provision for people enrolled in managed long-term care (MLTC) plans. No “lock-in” previously existed—New Yorkers who enrolled in managed long-term care plans could change […]
Important Update: Nursing Home Carve-Out in Managed Long-Term Care
June 18th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
The recently adopted 2018-2019 New York State budget contains a number of significant amendments regarding healthcare in New York. As in prior years, the bulk of the budget focused on Medicaid funding, but many of the recent changes came in response to anticipated cuts to Medicaid at the federal level. One change is of particular […]
