Sen. Krueger's Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors Session V - “Medicaid Eligibility Rules: Strategies to Help You Access Long-Term Care and Protect Your Assets"
Senator Liz Krueger’s 2022 Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors
“Aging in Place: Living Well in the Community”
Session V: “Medicaid Eligibility Rules: Strategies to Help You Access Long-Term Care and Protect Your Assets"
Thursday, March 10th from 10 am – 11:30 am
The majority of older people want to age in place, which is possible with the right support and planning. This multi-part roundtable series will bring together experts and thought leaders to help us understand some of the vital components needed to age well in the community.
The March 10th Roundtable presentation will focus on the importance of long-term care planning. Long-term care is extremely expensive, and there are many planning strategies available to improve access to health care and quality of life. The rules governing long-term care benefits can be confusing and difficult to navigate. This presentation will involve a discussion of Medicaid eligibility rules for home care and nursing home care, what it covers, and the planning strategies available to protect and preserve assets and income.
The March 10th Roundtable will feature Julia M. Greenberg, Associate Supervising Attorney, Health Law Practice, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG). In addition to the Medicaid planning presentation, we will begin the session with a brief overview of the New Economy Project’s Financial Justice Hotline, which offers free legal advice regarding problems with your bank account, abusive debt collection, credit reports and credit scores, and more.
The view the PowerPoint presentation from NYLAG, CLICK HERE.
Important Links:
--COVID
To order test kits from the federal government: https://www.covidtests.gov/
Phone number: 1-800-232-0233
To locate community sites where the City is distributing free at-home rapid test kits: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/covid-19-testing-sites/#manhattan
--New Economy Project
Financial Justice Hotline: 212-925-4929
https://www.neweconomynyc.org/type/know-your-rights/
--New York Legal Assistance Group
General Intake Line: 212.613.5000
For information on Long Term Care Insurance: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumers/health_insurance/long_term_care_insurance
Database for finding an Elder Law attorney: https://www.naela.org
Organization that assists with Medicaid applications: https://communityhealthadvocates.org/
--Senior Resource Guide
https://www.nysenate.gov/sites/default/files/article/attachment/2021-2022_senior_resource_guide.pdf
Email to request a copy at lkrueger@nysenate.gov
Call to request a copy: 212.490.9535