Medicaid is a health care program that provides help to a wide range of people with low incomes and limited financial resources. Established in 1965, Medicaid is jointly run by state and federal governments and provides benefits for health care and long-term care...

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Can I get Medicaid coverage for my spouse’s nursing home?
If your spouse needs nursing home care but you do not, you may have questions about how this will affect your finances. With nursing home care ranging from $5,000 to $8,000 a month, you may have concerns about how you will afford care for your spouse. In certain...
Understanding how a special needs trust works in New York
Many New York families have members who have suffered disabling injuries or illnesses. These family members and their disability can place an insuperable burden on their families when the parents are no longer able to provide for the child’s care. Many federal and...
How charity and estate planning can intersect
Many turn to estate planning to help build a more secure and vibrant future for their next of kin. In the spirit of generosity, many also wonder how their assets can go to benefit the charitable causes that invigorate them. One notable way is to simply bequeath...
Carpal tunnel syndrome can be an occupational injury
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an injury that many Staten Island area residents have heard about. It can be a debilitating injury that affects a person for many years. Many times, those who suffer from carpal tunnel acquired the injury while on the job. A worker who has...
Who does New York workers’ compensation law cover?
We may not think about our rights under New York workers’ compensation law until the time comes where we are injured at work and need benefits. Almost every employer in the state must make workers’ compensation coverage available to eligible employees. The following...
Avoid these pitfalls when estate planning
Whether you have few assets or a sizable estate, one step you could take that would benefit your loved ones in the long run is executing a comprehensive estate plan that will provide for their needs and make your wishes unequivocally clear. However, there are some...
Amazon warehouse workers see increased injury rate
Physical labor, such as that carried out in a warehouse, can take a toll on your body. Making matters worse are tight deadlines, repetitive motions, and a lack of adequate safety procedures and equipment. As a result, many workers are injured on the job, leaving them...
Digital assets important part of estate plan
Many Staten Island residents have taken the time to create their estate plan. They understand that having this plan in place can help ensure a person’s assets are distributed as a person intends. But even those who have an estate plan in place may need to revisit it...
When should I plan for long-term care?
You may have just celebrated a big birthday. Perhaps, you turned 70 and are planning a summer cruise to celebrate. You’re grateful for your good health. Yet, you know you aren’t getting any younger. And your spouse has diabetes and needed open-heart surgery last year....