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Careful…Gifting To Family Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility
Any transfer that you make, however nominal, may be scrutinized. - Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 10, 20152 min read
Seeking long-term care? How your local Ombudsman can help…
OMBUDSMAN: What is the Program/Service Via www.aging.ny.gov Educating, empowering and advocating for long-term care residents. The...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Sep 10, 20154 min read
How to Manage Higher Health Insurance Costs in 2016
There are ways to mitigate the effects of cost increases. Via US NEWS & WORLD REPORT By Elizabeth Renter Aug. 5, 2015 If you have health...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Aug 17, 20151 min read
How You Can Use Your Social Security Benefits as an Interest-Free Loan
One little-known Social Security retirement benefits rule is the so-called “do-over rule.” Under this rule, an individual 62 years or...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 30, 20152 min read
Appeals Court Upholds Class Certification of Nursing Home Residents Seeking Community-Based Alternat
A U.S. Court of Appeals upholds a district court ruling that granted class certification to a group of disabled nursing home residents...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 6, 20151 min read
Medicaid Recipient Cannot Bring Claim to Require State to Deduct Guardianship Fees
NEW YORK: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit holds that a Medicaid recipient who is under guardianship cannot bring a §...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 5, 20153 min read
Some Potential Problems With SSA’s New Trust Guide
As previously reported, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recently instituted a nationally uniform procedure for review of special...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 19, 20143 min read
5 Tips for Arranging and Paying for a Home Health Aide:
-By Emily Garnett, Associate Attorney at Brian A. Raphan, P.C. Finding oneself or a family member in need of home care can be a tough...
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