by Care Answered | Sep 25, 2025 | Care News, Daily Health Tips, Uncategorized
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, I find myself reflecting on the contributions of Hispanic healthcare pioneers who have transformed the way we care for one another. I’m always learning, and I’d love...
by Care Answered | Sep 11, 2025 | Care News, Daily Health Tips, Studies, Uncategorized
The Greatest Generation—there’s a reason those born between 1901 and 1927 have that title, and perhaps resilience is that reason. They had to sacrifice and overcome the Great Depression and World War II. There are so many of us who have also lived through—or are...
by Care Answered | Aug 26, 2025 | Care News, Medicaid, MLTC, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
I know we have been discussing this for years, but unfortunately, there are now clues that point to the New York State Community Medicaid 2.5-year financial lookback/transfer penalty actually taking place as soon as late 2025. You may have read in my previous blog...
by Care Answered | Aug 12, 2025 | Care News, Daily Health Tips, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
If you are preparing to send your teen off to college this fall, there is an important item that you may have forgotten to add to you “to do” list. Along with a new bedspread, computer and mini-fridge, make sure to have your child complete a health care proxy. In New...
by Care Answered | Aug 12, 2025 | Care News, chronic illness, Uncategorized
Sometimes it’s not easy to find good news. That’s why I am happy to share a bit of good news that I recently read in an Economist article called “Winning the War on Cancer.” As we look into the future of cancer research, there is reason to be hopeful. Let me be clear...
by Care Answered | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Important Update: New Rules That Could Help You In a previous post, we discussed the 2024 New York State law that helps protect people from medical debt. This law could help thousands of New Yorkers who struggle to pay medical bills. This law prevents medical debt...
