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Medicaid with a Spend-Down
Medicaid is a state and federally funded Public Health Insurance Program, that provides health insurance for individuals who meet income guidelines. Expanded income guidelines are available to individuals 65 and older who are certified disabled. Individuals who are over the age of 65, or certified disabled may be "over-income" for traditional Medicaid, and pay a "spend-down" in order to qualify for Medicaid on an ongoing basis. This coverage can be retroactive for up to 3 months prior to the date of the application.
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What is Medicaid?
What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that provides Health Insurance to low income individuals in New York State. There are TWO types of Medicaid. They are called MAGI and Non-MAGI. MAGI stands for the Modified Adjusted Gross Income category. Non-MAGI just means that someone doesn’t qualify for MAGI Medicaid. We’ll talk about the differences more below.   You may have a choice between MAGI or Non-MAGI Medicaid.
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What is Medicare?
Medicare is a federally funded program which provides health and hospital insurance benefits. Generally people can receive Medicare if: They are 65 years or older. They receive Social Security Disability They suffer from end stage renal disease. They are diagnosed with ALS. ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig ’s disease. Recipients of Railroad Retirement benefits. Unlike Medicaid, receiving Medicare is not based on an individual’s income or assets. What types of Medicare are there?
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Mobile Home Rent-to-Own Contracts
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
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New Protections for NY State Renters
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
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Important Changes to New York Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here).  
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New York State Lease Termination Law For Seniors, and as of October 3, 2019, for those who have a disability
New York State law* allows lease termination for people age 62 and over, and for disabled tenants, under certain conditions. Section 227(a) of New York State Real Property Law spells out the rights of people aged 62 and over, and disabled tenants, to terminate a  residential lease or rental agreement before the lease time period ends. Terminating a lease according to Section 227(a) is a legal termination, not a lease violation.
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Communicating with your Landlord
Para ver este artículo en español por favor, visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
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When a Landlord Won't Make Repairs
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
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Tips for Paying Your Rent With Money Orders
Para ver este artículo en español por favor, visite aquí. To view this article in Spanish, visit here.  How you pay your rent can be very important. While money orders are convenient, there are certain things you can do to maximize their usefulness: 1. Please carefully fill out the money order with the following information:
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Medicaid with a Spend-Down
Medicaid is a state and federally funded Public Health Insurance Program, that provides health insurance for individuals who meet income guidelines. Expanded income guidelines are available to individuals 65 and older who are certified disabled. Individuals who are over the age of 65, or certified disabled may be "over-income" for traditional Medicaid, and pay a "spend-down" in order to qualify for Medicaid on an ongoing basis. This coverage can be retroactive for up to 3 months prior to the date of the application.
Health
What is Medicaid?
What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that provides Health Insurance to low income individuals in New York State. There are TWO types of Medicaid. They are called MAGI and Non-MAGI. MAGI stands for the Modified Adjusted Gross Income category. Non-MAGI just means that someone doesn’t qualify for MAGI Medicaid. We’ll talk about the differences more below.   You may have a choice between MAGI or Non-MAGI Medicaid.
Health
What is Medicare?
Medicare is a federally funded program which provides health and hospital insurance benefits. Generally people can receive Medicare if: They are 65 years or older. They receive Social Security Disability They suffer from end stage renal disease. They are diagnosed with ALS. ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig ’s disease. Recipients of Railroad Retirement benefits. Unlike Medicaid, receiving Medicare is not based on an individual’s income or assets. What types of Medicare are there?
Health
Mobile Home Rent-to-Own Contracts
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Housing
New Protections for NY State Renters
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Housing
Important Changes to New York Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here).  
Health
New York State Lease Termination Law For Seniors, and as of October 3, 2019, for those who have a disability
New York State law* allows lease termination for people age 62 and over, and for disabled tenants, under certain conditions. Section 227(a) of New York State Real Property Law spells out the rights of people aged 62 and over, and disabled tenants, to terminate a  residential lease or rental agreement before the lease time period ends. Terminating a lease according to Section 227(a) is a legal termination, not a lease violation.
HousingSeniors
Communicating with your Landlord
Para ver este artículo en español por favor, visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Housing
When a Landlord Won't Make Repairs
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Housing
Tips for Paying Your Rent With Money Orders
Para ver este artículo en español por favor, visite aquí. To view this article in Spanish, visit here.  How you pay your rent can be very important. While money orders are convenient, there are certain things you can do to maximize their usefulness: 1. Please carefully fill out the money order with the following information:
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