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...
by Care Answered | Jun 4, 2025 | Care News, Long Term Care, Medicaid, MLTC, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
NHTD is the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver. It has the same financial requirements as Community Medicaid, but the process can be a bit different. According to the NY State Department of Health: The NHTD waiver program is a home and community-based...
by Care Answered | Apr 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
In February, I wrote about the change coming to the New York State Consumer Director Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). This is the program that allows loved ones to be paid for providing necessary caregiving assistance to older adults and those with special needs. ...
by Care Answered | Feb 28, 2025 | Care News, Medicaid, MLTC, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
The 2025 Medicaid Income and Resource Limits have been made official. The good news is the limits have increased. Although officially announced a few weeks ago, the guidelines are effective as of January 15, 2025. This can affect the strategies you or your loved one...
by Care Answered | Feb 9, 2025 | Care News, Uncategorized
Happy Black History Month! Who or what do you think of when you think of Black History Month? I think of love and pride and resilience. I think of people like Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, Rebecca Lee Crumpler Martin Luther King Jr., Rep. Shirley Chisholm and John...
