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The Top 8 Medicaid Planning Mistakes
Avoiding the mistakes when planning for Medicaid can help save your family thousands of dollars.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 1, 20222 min read
Why your Medicaid Application should be entrusted to an Elder Law Attorney:
Via NYS BAR ASSOCIATION What Is Medicaid? Medicaid is the government funded program through which many persons receive care at home or...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 8, 20223 min read
Sister’s Credible Testimony Is Enough to Prove Medicaid Applicant’s Transfers to Her Were for Living
Reversing a decision by the Medicaid agency, a New Jersey appeals court holds that a Medicaid applicant’s sister’s credible testimony...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 22, 20222 min read
Update: Medicaid Deadline is approaching. Don't lose out.
Essentially, free home care services!
There is an important deadline coming up for New Yorkers: March 31, 2022. When the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 1, 20211 min read
How To Plan For Life Changes
Quickly learn about the essential legal documents that will help you plan for future care and ensure your wishes are met. Free Download...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 1, 20211 min read
Don't Miss Your Chance For Free Homecare
Very good Medicaid news decided this month! The New York State Department of Health has further delayed the start of the 2.5 year...
Samantha Benadiba, Esq
May 8, 20212 min read
Update: New Remote Notary & Medicaid Deadlines
There are two important deadlines coming up for New Yorkers: July 5th, 2021, and January 1st, 2022.
Remote Notarization of documents and ...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 1, 20211 min read
Proving That a Transfer Was Not Made in Order to Qualify for Medicaid
Medicaid law imposes a penalty period for unqualified transfers.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 10, 20192 min read
Medicaid isn’t just for Nursing Homes: #Homecare
Traditionally, Medicaid has paid for long-term care in a nursing home, but because most individuals would rather be cared for at home and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 6, 20192 min read
2019 Guidelines Used to Protect the Spouses of Medicaid Applicants
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2019 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 5, 20192 min read
Careful…Gifting To Family Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility
Any transfer that you make, however nominal, may be scrutinized. - Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 17, 20182 min read
Medicaid Applicants & Home Care: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Clarifies Penalty Pe
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified when a transfer penalty begins for Medicaid applicants who are seeking...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 1, 20181 min read
What’s the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid in the Context of Long-Term Care?
Although their names are confusingly alike, Medicaid and Medicare are quite different programs. Both of these programs provide health...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 27, 20182 min read
Visiting Lawyer Services is extremely helpful for those who need a lawyer but can not leave home.
Visiting Lawyer Services is extremely helpful for those who need a lawyer but can not leave home. As an elder law firm we take pride...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Sep 26, 20172 min read
Medicaid Benefits – House Transfer: Deed Does Not Conflict
Reservation of Power of Appointment in Deed Does Not Conflict With Conveyance of Property to Children A Massachusetts appeals court rules...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 19, 20172 min read
Can You Transfer Assets Using Medicaid’s Disability Transfer Exception?
The Medicaid exception refers to a transfer to a special needs trust (also called supplemental needs trust). Even after moving to a nursing
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 18, 20171 min read
A Medicaid Applicant’s Purchase of Life Insurance Policy Is Transfer for Less Than Market Valu
An Illinois appeals court rules that a Medicaid applicant’s purchase of a life insurance policy was a transfer for less than fair market...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 13, 20171 min read
Will Gifting a Car Cause a Medicaid Penalty Period?
The answer is probably “yes,” but it depends on the circumstances. Are we talking about a 10-year-old Toyota Corolla or a brand new...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 4, 20171 min read
NY Court Rules that Community Spouse’s Refusal to Contribute to Care Creates Implied Contract to Rep
http://www.raphanlaw.com A New York trial court enters judgment against a woman who refused to contribute to her spouse’s nursing home...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Aug 23, 20161 min read
Testamentary Trust & MEDICAID…
Testamentary Trust Qualifies As SNT Despite Support Language The Supreme Court of Connecticut rules that the state Department of Social...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 10, 20162 min read
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