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Recent Posts
Resident Rights: Visitation and Short Leaves of Absence
When a person enters a nursing home, they do not give up their ability to decide who they want to see or visit. Nor do they give up their right to leave the nursing home for a short period of time. This is regardless of whether the reason is for short-term rehabilitation services or long-term care.
Are CPS Safety Plans Legally Binding?
Child Protective Service (CPS) (known as “Administration for Children’s Services ACS, in NYC) is tasked with investigating reports of child maltreatment, and with keeping children safe. When a CPS/ACS caseworker finds a situation where a child is unsafe, they often work with the family to create a plan to keep the child(ren) safe while the parent works on the issues that are affecting safety.
Caregiver Resources for Western New Yorkers
To help recognize and assist family caregivers, we have compiled a list of resources which may help you navigate caring for your loved ones in western new york.
My landlord changed the locks: is that allowed?
If you have a lease or have lawfully been occupying the dwelling for 30 days or more, you have protection from unlawful evictions. In addition to tenants who occupy their dwelling as part of a current oral or written lease, anyone who has lawfully occupied premises for 30 days is entitled to protection from unlawful eviction
Adult Guardianship Basics
Adult Guardianship is a legal process used to support individuals who are unable to make decisions or manage affairs for themselves. Learn the basics including how to become a guardian and what responsibilities guardians have in New York State.
Home Care Access - Delays and Complaints
Even before the pandemic, we were monitoring the trend of a shortage in home care aides across New York. Throughout the pandemic, these shortages have worsened, causing some individuals to forgo the level of care they need and deserve. Below, we briefly outline some of the trends we are monitoring, and suggest complaint avenues you can take if you are experiencing these issues. This blog is focused on accessing home care services through the various Medicaid programs, since Medicaid is the primary payer of home care and long-term care in New York.
Patient Right to Access Medical Records
New York State Law gives patients and other qualified individuals (including but not limited to Legal Guardians, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Proxies) access to medical records. You can request your medical records from your physician or a health care facility (including hospitals, home care facilities, hospices, health maintenance organizations and shared health facilities). All information concerning or relating to your examination or treatment must be available for your review.
Nursing Home Sent Me To Hospital but Won’t Let Me Back - Now What?
Nobody expects to be evicted from their nursing home and especially after a hospital visit. Learn about your options if your nursing home sends you to the hospital and refuses to readmit.
Benefits for Kinship/Foster Youth - SSI, HEAP, CCAP, Chafee Update, and more!
The Chafee Program offers assistance to help current and former foster care youth achieve self-sufficiency. Additional Chafee Cash Assistance funds will be distributed on a one-time, first-come, first served basis in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more for New York State.
Debt Collection Basics and Exempt Income from Judgment
The term “judgment proof” is often used when referring to an individual who may not be subject to income garnishments or property liens from creditors for a debt. There are many requirements to become judgment proof, however. The information below can be helpful to determine your rights when you are being pursued for a debt by a creditor.