Use this worksheet to convert lifetime total amount received in Holocaust reparations / restitution from foreign currencies (Deutschmarks and Euros) into U.S. Dollars. This is for purposes of taking advantage of the exemption of saved reparations payments from the resource test for Federally-funded means-tested benefits, like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. Updated through Feb. 2022

How to get Medicaid despite having "excess income" - Using a Supplemental Needs Trust to Eliminate the Spend-down for Persons who are Elderly (65+), Blind or Disabled. Written by New York Legal Assistance Group Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program, updated May 2024 with new procedures in NYC for submitting disability forms, and with 2024 figures.

Excel template to calculate Medicaid non-MAGI eligibility under the increased 2024 levels - see http://health.wnylc.com/health/news/90/. Can be used as a tool to estimate spend-down and pooled trust contributions. Template has different tabs for different types of budgeting schemes. -- See list of these at http://health.wnylc.com/health/entry/222/.

NYLAG's statement in support of a bill S6414 -A9278 - and in the Senate's One HOuse Bill - to repeal the MRT-II cut enacted in 2020 that would impose a 30-month lookback and transfer penalty for eligibility for Medicaid home care and other community-based services.

NYLAG Fact Sheet on consumer Right to keep more income during a temporary nursing home stay, as well as after a nursing home stay if a consumer is enrolled in a Managed Long Term Care plan or for some consumers who are married.

Applicants for Medicaid in New York City can use this "APPLICANT/RECIPIENT DECLARATION CONCERNING THE LEGALLY
RESPONSIBLE RELATIVE’S INCOME/RESOURCES" forms to indicate the refusal of their legally responsible relative to make available their income or resources for the cost of necessary medical care and services, i.e. "spousal/parental refusal." Since 2018, includes language to request accommodation of disability in reading notice. Instructions explain whi h form to use - MAP-2161 or 2161a - don't need both. Both attached in same PDF. Other languages availaable of MAP-2161 at https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/health-assistance.page

Income and Resource levels for Medicaid and other public health programs in NYS for 2001 - 2023. Includes Medicare Savings Programs, Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus, Spousal Impoverishment levels, MBI-WPD, etc.

This fact sheet explains requirements for maintaining SSI (Supplemental Security Income) for up to 90 days during a temporary hospital or nursing home stay. The PDF also includes a new official form (2023) for requesting continuation of SSI benefits, which must be filed with the Social Security Administration within strict timelines. Note that if SSI benefits are terminated, Medicaid will also be terminated, after "Stenson" notices are mailed giving the recipient an opportunity to recertify for Medicaid without SSI. See http://www.wnylc.com/health/entry/85/

NYC HRA MAPDR-01 (updated4-5-2023) -- 2023 NYS Income and Resource Standards revised. Note these now use 2023 Federal Poverty Levels so should be the FINAL figures for 2023.

This is basic information about Medicaid eligibility for the Disabled, Aged 65+, and Blind (DAB) category and about applying for Community Medicaid in order to receive home care (personal care or consumer-directed personal assistance) through Managed Long Term Care or based on Immediate Need through the local Medicaid program. (updated Feb. 20, 2024 with final 2024 Income and Asset limits released by DOH)