Personalized Medicaid advice and information.
Medicaid Application Assistance
We help by providing easy access to all the important Medicaid forms that you may need. We can also assist you with your loved ones application. Protecting our elderly with Medicaid eligibility and care in the state of New York.
Understanding Medicaid
What?
What is Medicaid?
A Federal Program administered by the States, providing Health Care coverage to the impoverished, disabled, pregnant women, and elderly adults (65+ yrs). Medicaid pays 100% of the costs of nursing home or home care, including cost of care, room, meals, and all medical supplies.
Who?
Medicare vs. Medicaid
All Seniors at age 65 qualify for Medicare, paying their share of healthcare costs with deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. In contrast, about 20% of Medicare beneficiaries also qualify for Medicaid. It pays almost 100% of the healthcare expenses.
When?
Qualifying for Medicaid
Elderly Medicaid (called non-MAGI) Adults must satisfy income and other resources limitations. Importantly, the care needs for Activities of Daily Living (referred to as ADLs) have to satisfy certain thresholds. ADLs are ability to daily dress, walk, feed, bathe, toilet, etcetera by themselves.
Where?
Application Filed
Each county, utilizing an assigned case worker, reviews the filed applications and supporting documents needed to satisfy the financial and medical requirements for (non-MAGI) Elderly Medicaid.
Why?
Administered by States.
Elderly (non-MAGI) Medicare is a State administered Federal Program. Applicants follow Federal Law, State Laws, Regulations and Administrative Rulings for how and when people qualifty.
How?
Filing for Benefits
Applications can be done without assistance, with the guidance of a professional or by using online resources. Challenges for wrongful denial are made for reconsideration to the county, or a upon request for a fair hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.
Step-by-step Guidance
We provide easy-to-follow instructions, clear progress and understanding to completion. We help you every step of the way with expert precision and knowledge.
