Good news for Medicaid recipients! A month ago we wrote about Medicaid eligibility numbers being increased this year. Well, effective immediately, Medicaid recipients or applicants in New York State will enjoy another increase in the income and asset limitations, as...
Take Action NOW: Big Changes to Medicaid Looming April 13, 2020 Provisions of the recently passed New York State Budget will make it far more difficult for many to become eligible for services under the Community Medicaid program. The new rules impose a lookback...
Be on the Lookout for Coronavirus Related Scams April 7, 2020 Fraudulent emails and phone calls from scammers trying to get your personal information is nothing new, but there has been a dramatic increase in scams since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many sham...
Thank You to Our Courageous Healthcare Workers April 2, 2020 During every crisis, there are some individuals and professionals that just shine and truly save the day. During this global pandemic, ALL healthcare workers DESERVE OUR BOUNDLESS ADMIRATION AND GRATITUDE....
Have Your Health Care Proxy Available March 23, 2020 We hope everyone is safe and feeling well during this uncertain time. These are anxiety ridden days and probably will continue to be so in the weeks to come. We are all concerned about our own well-being and the...
Since 1991, Makofsky Law Group, P.C. (and its predecessor firms), consisting of a compassionate team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff, has devoted its efforts to providing competent and caring legal services in the areas of Elder Law, Trust and Estates, Probate and Estate Administration, Medicaid Planning and Applications, Guardianships, and Special Needs Planning. Founding Partner, Ellen G. Makofsky, is a Certified Elder Law Attorney ("CELA").*