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Medicaid Changes: New Home Care Rules to Limit Eligibility

By: Peter Strauss

State Steps Back from Pioneering Progressive Social Policy. New “Lookback” Provision to Cause Penalties, Delays.

The care available to New York’s most vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities is facing draconian changes, with new rules announced by the Department of Health that will limit eligibility and access for new Medicaid applicants.

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Harsh New Restrictions on NY Medicaid Home Care – Postponed

Favorable regulations to continue until July 2021

For many years, New York didn’t have a look-back period for Medicaid home care. That’s right, an applicant could give away all his or her assets and then apply for Medicaid community-based care the following month, without penalty.

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Planning for the Challenges

Knowing the best way to offer support, compassion and financial help to a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease can be challenging. Life Happens Radio host, and founder of Pierro, Connor & Associates, Lou Pierro, spoke on this topic during the August 26th edition of the show. He was joined by Beth Bovin, CEO of the Northeastern New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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