Veterans receiving cash benefits through the Veterans Administration (VA) face specific rules regarding their monthly payments and spend-down requirements for Medicaid eligibility in New York.
If you have an elderly loved one in your family in New York who is receiving pension or compensation benefits through the VA and requires long-term residential care, talk to Futterman Lanza, LLP. From our offices in Smithtown, Garden City and Bay Shore, our team of dedicated elder law attorneys and staff focus our practice on meeting the needs of the elderly, and in particular, veterans.
Under current Medicaid rules administered by the state of New York, a veteran’s pension is reduced when Medicaid is the source of payment for the veteran’s nursing home care. For example, the aid and attendance pension is reduced to $90 monthly. However, this is significant when added to the $50 personal needs allowance Medicaid offers.
We offer Flat-Fee billing for most of our client’s cases. We believe you should be focusing on your family’s future, not the clock. That’s why we operate on a transparent flat fee basis. Find out more about our flat fee billing during your free first time consultation.
Stop worrying about what option will be best for your elderly loved one. Call us and let us help you understand the benefits veterans are entitled to and how Medicaid planning may affect those benefits. Call us at 631-979-4300 or contact us by email to learn more.
