Medicaid Planning Videos

Planning to qualify? Already getting Medicaid? In this series of 30-minute videos, Pierro, Connor & Strauss attorneys break down the process, procedures and insider ‘tips’ for you to take advantage of these Federal long-term care benefits.

In this video, attorneys Lou Pierro and Frank Hemming are joined by special guest, Bryan O’Malley, Executive Director of CDPAANYS to help you understand some of the major changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. Governor Kathy Hochul recently chose Public Partnerships LLC to manage the $9 billion contract for the Medicaid home care program – replacing the current system with more than 600 “fiscal intermediaries.” There will also be 30 regional partners. The overhaul of the program has drawn protests and criticism, but Hochul says reforms are necessary to save money and ensure home care is delivered to those who need it.

In this video, attorneys Lou Pierro and Frank Hemming cover the long-anticipated 30-month loopback for asset transfers for those applying for Medicaid Home Care in New York. After years of delays, the New York State Health Department is poised to implement this significant change at some point, which could impact applicants, caregivers and professionals alike.

MEDICAID MONDAY: HOME CARE APPLICATIONS, PART 2 – NYIA, MLTC & IMMEDIATE NEEDS

In this video, attorneys Lou Pierro and Frank Hemming cover part 2 of the series on Home Care Applications. Learn about the process for Medicaid applicants in navigating NYIA, Managed Long-Term Care and applying for the fast-track Immediate Needs Program.

MEDICAID MONDAY: PART 1 – HOME CARE APPLICATIONS, FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY

In this video, attorneys Aaron Connor and Frank Hemming cover a 2-part series on Home Care Applications. Learn about financial eligibility from the perspective of proactive estate planning.

In this video, Lou Pierro and Frank Hemming will discuss the ‘well spouses’ rights in Medicaid. If your spouse is applying for Medicaid, but you don’t need long-term care services, how can you avoid spending your life savings when taking care of your spouse? In this Medicaid Monday webinar, learn about the rights of spouses concerning Medicaid.

MEDICAID MONDAY: Qualifying for Medicaid Home Care and Pooled Trusts

In this video, attorney Frank Hemming is joined by Sarah Grimes of NYSARC as they discuss how to use pooled trusts to qualify for Medicaid Home Care.

In this video, attorneys Lou Pierro and Frank Hemming are joined by Susan Vail, care coordinator at EverHome Care Advisors to explain strategies to obtain care once you have qualified for Community Medicaid – the only government program that covers long-term care expenses.

MEDICAID MONDAY: MEDICAID ASSET PROTECTION TRUSTS

In this video, attorneys Aaron Connor and Frank Hemming cover how Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts work to qualify for Medicaid.

MEDICAID MONDAY: NURSING HOME MEDICAID

In this video, attorneys Louis Pierro and Frank Hemming cover Nursing Home Medicaid.

In this video, Lou Pierro and Frank Hemming will share and analyze the newly released eligibility numbers. Watch this live interactive program for tangible insights on how to qualify you, a loved one or a client for New York Medicaid.

MEDICAID MONDAY: WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU’RE DENIED?

In this video, attorneys Aaron Connor and Frank Hemming cover fair hearings and tips to ensure a favorable outcome when applying for Medicaid.

MEDICAID MONDAY: RECERTIFICATION AND POST-COVID PROTOCOLS

In this video, attorneys Louis Pierro and Frank Hemming cover the recertification process following COVID and other new protocols surrounding Medicaid.

Medicaid Monday: Planning for Individuals With Disabilities

In this video, attorneys Aaron Connor and Frank Hemming cover how to plan for individuals with disabilities and how it relates to Medicaid.

How can someone with a chronic condition apply for immediate long-term care services through Medicaid, instead of going through a process that often takes up to three months or more? In this Medicaid Monday webinar, elder law attorneys Louis Pierro and Frank Hemming explain options for expedited care.

Take control of Long-Term Care Planning. Find out how you can hire your own caregivers and remain in the comfort of home – with costs covered by Medicaid.  In this webinar, elder law attorneys Louis Pierro and Frank Hemming are joined by special guest Bryan O’Malley, Executive Director of CDPAANYS. They’ll explain how the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program works including all the updates.

If you are planning ahead or need long-term care services now, what’s the best way to receive care? If a nursing home is not the preferred option, how can your resources be applied to other living arrangements, including senior housing, assisted living facilities or your own home? In this program, elder law attorney Frank Hemming is joined by special guests Bob Vandy, President of Advisors Insurance Brokers and Frank Melia, Division Manager at Contour Mortgage to explore creative planning techniques to cover LTC costs and retain independence.

Watch our 12th webinar of the year, as we draw from the top strategies covered in the Medicaid Monday series to help you or a client qualify for Medicaid benefits. With a case study approach, Louis Pierro and Aaron Connor of Pierro, Connor & Strauss zero in on the tools and techniques to obtain government-funded long-term care in New York.