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PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE
Nursing Homes Lindsay Heckler, Esq., MPH Nursing Homes Lindsay Heckler, Esq., MPH

PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE

A personal needs allowance (PNA) is the monthly stipend that Medicaid recipients who live in nursing homes are allowed to keep from their income to spend on personal items and services

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Home Care Access - Delays and Complaints
Health Care Kelly Barrett Sarama, Esq. Health Care Kelly Barrett Sarama, Esq.

Home Care Access - Delays and Complaints

Even before the pandemic, we were monitoring the trend of a shortage in home care aides across New York. Throughout the pandemic, these shortages have worsened, causing some individuals to forgo the level of care they need and deserve. Below, we briefly outline some of the trends we are monitoring, and suggest complaint avenues you can take if you are experiencing these issues. This blog is focused on accessing home care services through the various Medicaid programs, since Medicaid is the primary payer of home care and long-term care in New York.

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Changes to Medicaid Under the New York State 2020 Budget   
Medicaid Caroline McDonough, Esq. Medicaid Caroline McDonough, Esq.

Changes to Medicaid Under the New York State 2020 Budget  

The New York State (NYS) Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget on Friday, April 3, 2020. The budget creates significant changes to the Medicaid program that will greatly impact the lives of many NYS residents. Particularly, seniors and disabled individuals who are receiving health care services in the community are likely going to face more challenges in receiving such services. Here are the most notable changes that are likely to impact the lives of older and disabled adults as well as the provisions that were threatened to be cut but were ultimately preserved thanks to the efforts of members of the Legislature.

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