Posts Categorized: Elder Law

Featured Post:

Essential COVID-19 Facebook Live Events Hosted by Vincent J. Russo

Russo Law Group wants to do our part to offer resources, guidance, and help to those who need it. Below are some of our weekly activities you can participate in. Daily Check-in with Vincent Please join Vincent every day at 10 a.m. EST on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for my quick “Daily Check-in with Vincent.”… Read More »

Featured Post:

COVID-19 Facebook Live Events Hosted by Vincent J. Russo

  Essential COVID-19 FACEBOOK LIVE Event Hosted by Vincent J. Russo In Case You Missed It: COVID-19: How Can the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Help Me? Vincent hosted a Facebook Live Event on Wednesday, April 8th to answer any questions you may have as COVID-19 continues to affect our lives and the lives of our… Read More »

Featured Post:
Featured Post:

Essential COVID-19 Facebook Live Event Hosted by Vincent J. Russo

As the managing partner of Russo Law Group, I am writing to you today because we take the health and well-being of the people who make up our beloved Long Island community very personally. We are saddened and concerned by what is currently happening within our community due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and we want… Read More »

Featured Post:

2020 Pension Benefit Figures Wartime Veteran

2020 PENSION BENEFIT FIGURES WARTIME VETERAN REVISED JANUARY 1, 2020 TYPE OF BENEFIT Maximum Annual Pension Rate (Income Limit) Monthly Maximum Annual Pension Rate (Income Limit) Service Pension $13,752 $1,146 One dependent $18,008 $1,501 Housebound $16,805 $1,400 One dependent $21,063 $1,755 Aid and Attendance $22,939 $1,912 One dependent $27,195 $2,266 Each add’l dependent child $2,351… Read More »

Featured Post:

Medicaid 2020 Update

MEDICAID 2020 UPDATE COMMENCING JANUARY 1ST, THERE ARE NEW MEDICAID AMOUNTS AFFECTING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY. 2020 ASSET AND INCOME ALLOWANCES One Person Two Person Income Level *including $20 unearned income disregard $895 $1,304 Medicaid Resource Level $15,750 $23,100 2020 Medicaid Transfer Rates for Nursing Home Care Monthly Rates Nassau and Suffolk Counties $13,407 New York City… Read More »

Featured Post:

Social Security 2020 Update

SOCIAL SECURITY 2020 UPDATE SSI FOR NYS RESIDENTS Individual $870/month Couple $1,279/month MAXIMUM TAXABLE EARNINGS Social Security (OASDI only) $137,700 QUARTER OF COVERAGE Earnings Required $1,410/quarter SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY THRESHOLD Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)   Non-Blind $1,260 Blind $2,110 Trial Work Period (TWP) $910/month COST-OF-LIVNG ADJUSTMENT (COLA) For December (payable in January 2020) 1.6% MAXIMUM… Read More »

Featured Post:

Medicare 2020 Figures

MEDICARE 2020 FIGURES MEDICARE PART A: HOSPITAL SERVICES Inpatient hospital deductible $1,408/illness Daily co-insurance $0/day 1-60 $352/day 61-90 $704/day 91-150 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Daily co-insurance amount $0/day 1 – 20 $176/day 21 – 100 Part A Premiums For those not otherwise entitled to Part A Benefits who purchase Medicare coverage Medicare Covered Employment –… Read More »

Featured Post:

How Does the SECURE Act Impact RMDs?

The “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act” (the SECURE Act) is part of the spending bill legislation passed by Congress, which is now awaiting the President’s signature, effective January 1, 2020.   The SECURE Act significantly changes the Required Minimum Distribution (“RMD”) requirements for inherited retirement accounts by delaying the required beginning age…. Read More »

What is “Elder Law” and Why Should I Care?

What is “Elder law”? According to Wikipedia, it is “an area of legal practice that specializes on issues that affect the aging population”. It goes on further to identify three major categories that make up elder law: Estate planning and administration Medicaid, disability and other long term care issues; and Guardianship, conservatorship and commitment matters… Read More »

I am Getting a Settlement…What do I need to know if I am on other benefits?

It is so very important to understand the benefits that you are receiving prior to actually collecting the funds that you may be entitled to from a settlement. Benefits The following is a sample of some of the benefits that you may be receiving: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) Medicaid market… Read More »

Do I Qualify For Medicaid?

As an Elder Law Attorney for nearly 20 years, I am often asked the question “How do I qualify for Medicaid?”  While this seems like a very simple question, there is no simple answer.  There are multiple types of Medicaid and each type has its eligibility nuances. Medicaid in the Market Place If you are… Read More »

Q & A with Vincent J. Russo On Hilary’s New York Lifestyle Blog

Vincent J. Russo joined Hilary Topper to address common questions from her community on her New York Lifestyle Bog. Vincent addressed topics such as; What documents should you have in place if you have an elderly parent?, What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare?, and What is the difference between Assisted Living and Indepentd… Read More »

New York State Department of Health Conditions for Reopening Visitation in Nursing Homes and Adult Care Facilities

On March 13, 2020, the New York State Department of Health issued guidance to Nursing Homes and Adult Care Facilities limiting visitation to medically necessary or end-of-life services. Further, the guidance canceled congregate meals and activities in health care facilities when one or more residents tested positive for COVID-19. Updated Guidance On July 10, 2020,… Read More »

COVID-19 and Adult Care Facilities

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on adult care facilities, especially in nursing homes. New York Executive Order On May 10, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an Executive Order addressing concerns for the safety of residents in these facilities, which included rules for staff testing and re-admission parameters for a resident that had… Read More »

Burial Place Wishes

Archbishop Sheen was known for his evangelism, radio broadcasts, and television show “Life is Worth Living”, which aired nationwide in the 1950s. For the last several years, Catholic dioceses have been at odds as to where his mortal remains should be interred. His remains have been interred in a crypt in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral since… Read More »

On Air with Eric Einhart

Guardianships: A Practical Explanation Eric J. Einhart joined Hilary Topper on her talk show, Hilary Topper on Air.  During this show, Eric discusses Frequently Asked Questions on Guardianships. Here are some of the questions he addresses during the show: What is a guardianship? When is it needed? What does a Guardian do? What is the… Read More »

November Seminars: Elder Law 101

  Wednesday, November 6 12:00-2:00pm Red Lobster 211 Old Country Rd #217 Carle Place, NY 11514 (Lunch) Register Here Tuesday, November 12 12:00-2:00pm The Irish Coffee Pub 131 Carleton Ave. East Islip, NY 11730 (Lunch) Register Here   Seating is Limited. Online Registration Required. Register Online at vjrussolaw.com Contact: Ashley 516-393-3164