The Trump Administration’s Reversal of Transgender Health Protections

June 16, 2020 |

Yesterday there was uplifting news from the Supreme Court, as it announced a 6-3 ruling that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects gay, lesbian, and transgender employees from discrimination based on sex. The decision is a huge victory for the LGBTQ community. However, at the same time, we learned over the weekend that the Trump…

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Changes to Medicaid Under the New York State 2020 Budget  

April 17, 2020 |

submitted by Caroline McDonough, Esq. 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…

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MEDICARE IN ACTION: COVERAGE OF HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME CARE

April 7, 2020 |

submitted by Christopher Phillips PLEASE NOTE: This blog provides general information on Medicare coverage of hospital and nursing home services, from the perspective of a hypothetical patient. Should you have additional questions regarding your specific coverage, please feel free to contact the Center for Elder Law & Justice at (716) 853-3087, or our Legal Advice…

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MedLaw Presentation

February 25, 2020 |
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Our MedLaw attorneys will be at the DeGraff Wellness Center to present on our services to the Breast Cancer Support Group. All breast cancer patients and survivors are eligible for free legal services, regardless of age or health care provider.

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MedLaw Partnership of WNY – Making a Difference in People’s Lives

February 20, 2020 |

In January 2019, the Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute worked with CELJ to implement a medical-legal partnership that leverages legal expertise and services to address patients’ health-related social needs. This connection helps to address health-harming legal and social problems afflicting vulnerable patients, and often preventing safe or timely discharge to the community. In its…

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Center for Elder Law & Justice invited to provide testimony at State 2020 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing

January 27, 2020 |

On Wednesday, January 29th, the New York State Legislature is holding the 2020 Joint Budget Hearing on Health. Supervising Attorney Lindsay Heckler is invited to give testimony on behalf of the Center for Elder Law & Justice, and will specifically address concerns with the lack of transparency and public involvement in the Medicaid budgeting process. Lindsay…

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