The purpose of this General Information System (GIS) message is to provide local departments of social services with the updated life expectancy table issued by the Office of the Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration (SSA). As advised in
Dear Clients, Friends, and Colleagues: Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that he will end New York State’s declared disaster emergency today in response to declining COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalization rates, as well as increased vaccination rates. The state
In a major victory for New York State Bar Association advocacy on behalf of its members, of which we are active members, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has signed a new NYSBA-advanced bill into law that simplifies and improves for consumers
No. 202.110 E X E C U T I V E O R D E R Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order Number 202, declaring a State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York; and WHEREAS,
No. 202.105 E X E C U T I V E O R D E R Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order Number 202, declaring a State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York; and WHEREAS,
No. 202.99 E X E C U T I V E O R D E R Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order Number 202, declaring a State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York; and WHEREAS,
The power point attached lays out the estate tax thresholds for Federal and New York as of today, March 25,20201. It discusses Biden’s campaign proposal and pending Bills in New York State, which propose to tax New York recipients of
GIS 20MA/12 Update Regional Rates: The purpose of this General Information System (GIS) message is to inform local departments of social services of the year 2021 Medicaid regional nursing home rates which must be used when calculating a transfer of
The purpose of this General Information System (GIS) message is to update local departments of social services (LDSS) on the continued extension of Medicaid eligibility and enrollment changes made as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. These changes were
Medicare Fall Open Enrollment takes place from October 15 to December 7 and is the time of year when people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to their coverage options. Click the links below for free guides and learn all
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published upcoming changes to social security that will take effect on January 1 of the next year. It always good practice to create what is known as a “my Social Security” account with the
No. 202.55 E X E C U T I V E O R D E R Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order Number 202, declaring a State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York; and
No. 202.48 E X E C U T I V E O R D E R Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order Number 202, declaring a
The information in this letter supersedes the information contained in the January 21, 2020 letter. The DOH is requesting nursing homes transmit a list of all residents designated as long-term nursing home stay (LTNHS), enrolled in MLTCP Plan, & have
In the fall of 2019 David R. Okrent, was appointed to act as the February 2020 Special Editor for the Suffolk Lawyer’s Special Edition focus on Elder Law. Posted here is a redaction of two of the articles that were
On May 14, 2020, as part of the Covid-19 virus emergency, the Governor of New York issued Executive Order 202.30 providing new rules for nursing homes to follow. In addition, it requires hospitals to test all patients, who must have
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The purpose of this General Information System (GIS) message is to provide information on the impact of certain federal COVID-19 related payments on Medicaid eligibility determinations. Section 2104 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020
EO 202.18 provides: Any skilled nursing facility, nursing home, or adult care facility licensed and regulated by the Commissioner of Health shall notify family members or next of kin if any resident tests positive for COVID-19, or if any resident
Provides as to Virtual Witnessing: For the purposes of Estates Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL) 3-2.1(a)(2), EPTL 3-2.1(a)(4), Public Health Law 2981(2)(a), Public Health Law 4201(3), Article 9 of the Real Property Law, General Obligations Law 5-1514(9)(b), and EPTL 7-1.17,
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