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...
by Care Answered | Jun 25, 2025 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Long Term Care, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
It finally feels like June in NY after what I personally called June/November and now here comes the heat wave! If you live in New York, you can complain about the heat and humidity all summer long but it’s likely not going anywhere. However, if you or a loved one is...
by Care Answered | Jun 4, 2025 | Care News, Uncategorized
Lately, there’s been a lot of noise in the news about budget fights in Washington, DC, and some scary headlines about possible cuts to programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. If you count on these programs, it’s understandable to feel concerned. But...
