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Who Qualifies for Community Medicaid in NY?

A New Yorker interested in applying for Community Medicaid – that is, long-term care provided by home healthcare aides – must meet certain income and asset limits to qualify.

February 24, 2026
What to Know Before Adding a Child to Your Home Deed

Adding a child’s name to your deed can have significant consequences, particularly if you later need nursing home care and apply for Chronic Medicaid. Medicaid eligibility rules are complex, and transfers of property can directly affect whether benefits are approved.

February 18, 2026
What You Need To Know About Medicaid Family Caregivers

The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program allows those who need a caregiver to recruit and hire someone of their choice to assist them with daily needs.

September 5, 2025
Is a Life Estate Right For You?

While a life estate deed is one of the tools in the estate planner’s belt, it is not the answer for everyone. As with any planning, the best option will depend on the goals, concerns and people involved.

July 30, 2025
Can You Sell a Home in a Medicaid Trust?

Protecting one’s home in a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is a common planning tool.

July 1, 2025
Protecting Your House When Moving Into a Nursing Home

The biggest concern that most have when they are in need of long-term nursing home care is that their primary residence will not be protected. This may or may not be true.

March 22, 2025
New York Medicaid Eligibility for Long Term Care in 2025

Each year, there are slight adjustments to the financial eligibility requirements of Community Medicaid for adults receiving the assistance of a home health aide.

February 28, 2025
New York Medicaid CDPAP Changes 2025

Starting in March 2025, New York State will be condensing down to one Fiscal Intermediary (FI) from the over 600 FIs that currently operate in this arena.

February 24, 2025
What is a Medicaid “Look-Back”?

Understand the difference in look-back rules for Community Medicaid and Nursing Home Medicaid in New York, including rules regarding possible penalties.

December 12, 2024
Pooled Trusts Can Help New Yorkers Qualify for Community Medicaid

A pooled income trust is a type of supplemental needs trust that is used to shelter the excess income of a Medicaid recipient.

November 12, 2024
Medicaid Trusts and Step-Up in Basis

Learn what a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (“MAPT”) is and whether or not assets in a Medicaid trust still enjoy a step-up in tax basis at death.

June 24, 2024