Articles for Seniors
Information for Seniors, their Advocates & other Professionals
October 11th, 2013 by David Goldfarb
This section of SeniorLaw provides information for Seniors, their advocates & other professionals. Our Resource Page, “Elder Law & Legal Resources on the Web,” links to resources on Elder Law, Elder Care, Government Agencies, Searchable Statutes and Court Decisions, and lots more. Some of it is technical information, but much of it is not. We […]
Medicaid Frequently Asked Questions
September 6th, 2013 by David Goldfarb
Why is Medicaid different in every state? Medicaid is a joint federal-state program. It provides medical assistance to eligible needy persons. Unlike Medicare it is an entitlement program based on income and asset guidelines. The federal contribution is approximately 50%. The states pay the remaining costs and they are given wide discretion about whom to […]
Medicaid Buy-In for Working Disabled Individuals in New York State
April 18th, 2004 by David Goldfarb
Medicaid coverage was expanded as of July 1, 2003, to working disabled individuals with incomes up to 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Congress enacted the Medicaid Buy-In option for states in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (ยง 4733) and enhanced the option in the Ticket to Work and Work Incentive Improvement Act […]
