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PRo Bono Spotlight: Why Pro Bono?
Why pro bono?
Hear from long-time volunteer attorney Benjamin S. Cranston, Esq., Senior Associate at Phillips Lytle, on what has motivated him to volunteer with CELJ for half a decade…
Home Improvement Scams on the Rise
As summer continues, Center for Elder Law and Justice has noticed a spike of home improvement scams, or contractor scams. What do these scams look like, and how can you protect yourself and your equity?
medicaid dental expansion - marc gull
Topics in this Blog
1. What was the old rule?
2. What were the side effects of this old rule?
3. What procedures are now covered by Medicaid?
4. Why did the rule change?
DO YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN PARTICIPATING IN SUBSIDIZED HOUSING?
According to the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), landlords and tenants have specific rights and requirements when participating in Section 8 housing. 24 CF.R. § 982 is the governing federal law for Section 8 tenant-based assistance.
Kinship Care Permanency Options - maura Graham
Kinship Caregivers, defined as the full-time nurturing or care of a child by a relative or other adult with a kinship bond, are faced with a variety of custody and permanency options. The goal of family court is always “return to parent,” meaning that the family court system is committed to helping parents gain the skills and resources they need to properly care for their children. Although the goal is “return to parent,” there are other options available when “return to parent” is not a possibility. This article focuses on the following permanency options available for Kinship Caregivers:
BENES- WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR MEDICARE? - Marc Gull
BENES stands for the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act. The BENES Act is a bipartisan bill that was sponsored by Bob Casey (D-PA) and Todd Young (R-IN). This proposed law enacts small changes to Medicare.
Interning at celj - Maura Graham
My experience working and interning at the Center for Elder Law and Justice has shaped my education and career path. I started interning at CELJ in the Fall of 2022 and continued interning here through the Summer of 2023. As a law and social work student at the University at Buffalo, I was extremely lucky to fulfill my social work field placement in a non-profit legal setting, and to learn from my supervisor and other attorneys with their social work degrees. The lessons, experiences, and connections I have gained here have helped develop my educational and professional skills.
Understanding the “Unwinding” of the Public Health Emergency and its Effect on Medicaid Benefits and Services -
In March of 2020, special protections guaranteed Continuous Coverage for anyone receiving Medicaid benefits.