Anatomy of a Medicaid Application: The Impact of Dramatic New Rules

Meet Betty Carter, an 83 year old widow who lives alone in Colonie, NY. She was recently hospitalized and wants desperately to remain at home, but her two children live in other states and can’t provide the care Betty requires.

How can she bring in home care aides at great expense without going broke? Can Betty qualify for Medicaid benefits even though she owns a home and has retirement assets?

In this Life Happens podcast, hosts Lou Pierro and Frank Hemming present Betty’s case – fresh off our 26th Annual Elder Law Forum – to demonstrate the legal planning techniques for people like Betty – and perhaps your loved ones -to obtain Medicaid. They also contrast that process with big Medicaid rule changes coming in 2022.

Plus! – This show marks the first time in 15 months that we recorded back in the WGY studio now that Pandemic precautions have thankfully eased. Enjoy this podcast and give Pierro, Connor & Strauss a call to schedule a free consultation to meet your legal planning goals!