Alternatives to Hiring a Medicaid Planner in New York
5 alternatives to hiring a New York Medicaid planner or elder law attorney for long-term care planning. Compare costs, coverage, and what each option misses.
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All articles about New York Medicaid Long-Term Care & Asset Protection Guide.
Best New York Medicaid Guide for Families Facing Hospital Discharge
The best Medicaid planning resources when a parent is being discharged from a New York hospital. Immediate need pathways, 12-day fast-track, and what to do first.
Best Medicaid Planning Resource for Out-of-State Adult Children Managing a New York Parent's Care
The best Medicaid planning tools for adult children coordinating a parent's New York long-term care from another state. What works remotely and what doesn't.
Can Medicaid Take Your House in New York?
How to protect your parent's home from Medicaid in New York — estate recovery rules, home equity limits, MAPT trusts, and the 2028 equity cap change.
CDPAP in New York: Eligibility, PPL Transition, and Family Caregivers
How New York's CDPAP program works in 2026 — eligibility requirements, the PPL fiscal intermediary transition, paying family members as caregivers, and CDPAP vs home attendant.
How to Appeal a Medicaid Denial in New York (Fair Hearing)
Step-by-step guide to requesting a Medicaid Fair Hearing in New York — appeal deadlines, Aid Continuing to keep services active, and how to prepare your case.
How to Apply for Medicaid Nursing Home Care in New York
Step-by-step Medicaid nursing home application process in New York — required documents, Supplement A, HRA vs DSS filing, and what to expect from the 60-month financial review.
How to Set Up a Pooled Income Trust in New York Without an Attorney
Step-by-step process for setting up a Pooled Income Trust in New York without hiring an elder law attorney. Compare NYSARC, Life's WORC, CDR, and KTS.
IRA and Retirement Accounts Under New York Medicaid Rules
How IRAs, 401(k)s, and retirement accounts affect Medicaid eligibility in New York — payout status rules, RMD strategies, and the Medicaid life-expectancy table.
Managed Long-Term Care and Medicaid Home Care in New York
How MLTC plans, Medicaid home care, and the NYIAP assessment work in New York — ADL requirements, September 2025 minimum needs rules, and approved care hours.
Medicaid Assisted Living in New York: The ALP Program
How New York's Assisted Living Program (ALP) covers assisted living through Medicaid — eligibility, costs, waitlists, and how ALP compares to standard private-pay assisted living.
Medicaid Lookback Period in New York: 5-Year vs. 30-Month Rules
New York's Medicaid lookback period explained — 60-month nursing home rule, unimplemented 30-month community lookback, transfer penalties, and how to calculate penalty periods.
How Much Does Medicaid Planning Cost in New York?
Elder law attorney fees for Medicaid planning in New York — what you get for $3,000 to $15,000, when you need a lawyer vs. a planning guide, and how to reduce costs.
Medicaid Planning Guide vs Elder Law Attorney in New York: Which Do You Need?
Compare using a self-guided Medicaid planning toolkit versus hiring a New York elder law attorney. When each option makes sense and what they actually cost.
Medicaid Spend Down and Pooled Income Trusts in New York
How New York's Pooled Income Trust works to shelter excess income for Medicaid eligibility. NYSARC, fees, setup, and spend-down alternatives explained.
New York Medicaid Income and Asset Limits for Long-Term Care in 2026
2026 New York Medicaid income limit ($1,836/mo) and asset limit ($33,038) for nursing home and home care. Exempt assets, MAGI vs Non-MAGI, and the age 65 transition.
Nursing Home Costs in New York by Region (2026)
What nursing homes cost in New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and upstate — 2026 rates by region, how to transition from private pay to Medicaid, and the personal needs allowance.
PACE Program in New York: How It Works and Who Qualifies
Everything about New York's PACE program for elderly care — eligibility, services, costs, and how it compares to MLTC and CDPAP for aging parents.
Spousal Refusal for New York Medicaid: How It Works
New York spousal refusal explained — how SSL § 366(3)(a) lets the community spouse protect assets while the sick spouse qualifies for Medicaid long-term care.