New York Medicaid

The need for long-term care often arises during an already difficult time. A parent may no longer be able to live safely without assistance. A spouse may suddenly require extensive care at home. A loved one may be hospitalized and unable to return home, leaving the family faced with an unexpected nursing home placement. In these moments, families are frequently asked to make important financial and legal decisions while they are also coping with the emotional demands of caring for someone they love.

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We are here to help shoulder that burden.

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Community Medicaid and Home Care

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For many individuals, remaining safely at home for as long as possible is the goal. Community Medicaid can provide access to Medicaid covered services for eligible individuals living in the community.  Our firm assists clients and their families in evaluating Medicaid eligibility and preparing the Medicaid application. We review the client's income, assets and circumstances, identify potential eligibility issues, help organize the necessary financial documentation, and guide the family through the application process.

 

When planning is necessary, we also advise clients regarding lawful Medicaid planning strategies suited to their individual circumstances.  Our goal is not simply to prepare an application. It is to help the family understand the process and have a plan for moving forward.

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Nursing Home Medicaid

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When a loved one requires nursing home care, families often find themselves confronting several problems at once: finding appropriate care, dealing with the nursing facility, gathering years of financial records, understanding Medicaid requirements and determining how the cost of care will be paid.

New York Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care involves detailed financial requirements and in appropriate cases, review of prior asset transfers. It is important to review a client's financial history before an institutional Medicaid application is filed. 

Our firm can help you navigate that process.

We assist with:

• Evaluating eligibility for Nursing Home Medicaid

• Reviewing income and assets

• Reviewing financial records and prior transfers

• Identifying potential Medicaid eligibility issues

• Gathering and organizing required documentation

• Preparing and submitting the Medicaid application

• Responding to requests for additional information

• Advising spouses and family members regarding available planning options

• Addressing asset protection issues when appropriate under New York law

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Every family's circumstances are different. Our approach is therefore individualized rather than simply focused on completing forms.

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You May Have Options Even When a Crisis Has Already Occurred

 

One of the most important messages we give families is this:

Do not assume that it is too late to seek advice simply because your loved one already needs care.

 

When a crisis occurs, we can review the circumstances and explain what options may still be available. Depending upon the individual's financial and family situation and applicable Medicaid rules, there may be lawful planning opportunities that should be considered before an application is submitted.

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Helping You Through a Difficult Time

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I've worked with enough families to know that the Medicaid application is rarely the only thing they are dealing with.  There may be a frightened parent, an exhausted spouse, children trying to coordinate care, mounting bills, or a family trying to make decisions they never expected to face.  You do not have to navigate all of this alone.  At Mavros Panagos Law we combine experienced legal guidance with personal attention. We help our clients understand their options, work through the Medicaid process and make informed decisions for themselves and the people they love.

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Whether you are planning ahead or facing an immediate need for home care or nursing home care, we are here to help you through it.

If you or someone you love needs assistance with a Community Medicaid or Nursing Home Medicaid application, contact Mavros Panagos Law to discuss your circumstances and the options that may be available.