New York State Medicaid Law
May 28th, 2020 by David Goldfarb
New York Medicaid Attorneys Don’t make a mistake with Medicaid eligibility; contact a New York elder law attorney with knowledge of Medicaid law. Goldfarb Abrandt & Salzman LLP is a law firm that handles New York Medicaid cases. Updated with 2020 income, resource and penalty rates Introduction Medicaid is a joint federal, state and city […]
Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit What Does It Mean To You
May 1st, 2020 by David Goldfarb
Including information on the Health Care Reform Provisions of 2010 Affecting the Medicare Prescription Drug Donut Hole With great fanfare, on December 8, 2003, President Bush signed into law the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the “Act”). The Act provides for the establishment of a voluntary drug benefit under a new […]
The Jimmo Case and the Medicare Improvement Standard
January 5th, 2020 by David Goldfarb
A settlement agreement in the 2013 case of Jimmo v. Sebelius clarified the “improvement standard” that Medicare used when determining when to grant benefits for skilled nursing care, outpatient therapy, or home health care. Now, anyone seeking benefits for these types of care should fully know their rights under the agreement. Prior to the case, […]
Medicare And Medigap Insurance Policies: Maximizing The Benefits
November 15th, 2019 by David Goldfarb
Additional information on the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Copayment and premium amounts for 2020: Part B premium: $144.60 per month on average. If your income is above $85,000 (single) or $170,000 (married couple), then your Medicare Part B premium may be higher. Co-payments: Inpatient hospital deductible: $1,408. Inpatient hospital copay for days 61 – 90: […]
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 […]
New Medicare Cards Are On the Way
May 25th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
To reduce fraud, the federal government began issuing new Medicare cards to beneficiaries. In 2014, the government counted about 2.6 million instances of identity fraud, a 20 percent increase from 2012. The government found that many seniors were easy prey for scammers who stole their Social Security numbers and committed identity theft. Some opened financial […]
How Changing Outpatient Therapy Caps Will Affect New York Medicare Beneficiaries
April 6th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Recent changes to the law have extended outpatient therapy and home health care coverage for Medicare recipients. Unfortunately, some Medicare beneficiaries still find that their claims get denied under improper or outdated standards of review. An experienced attorney can help recipients determine what services they are eligible for, and advise them how to appeal improper […]
Long-Term Care Costs Are Surging, and New Yorkers Must Prepare for Them
March 23rd, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Financial planning for retirement is a complicated task. It requires anticipating living expenses for an indefinite amount of time. This daunting task is often met by a combination of resources. For adequate financial preparation, a retiree must often have health insurance coverage through Medicare, private insurer and possibly Medicaid. Retirement accounts such as 401(k) plans […]
