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I am experiencing pressure on my eyes and head, possibly due to idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), which is causing vision problems. Are vision problems considered an emergency? Do emergency rooms have an obligation to treat vision problems even if I don't have insurance?
I am currently unemployed and actively seeking work. I also own a two-family rental property and receive rental income from it. I have never applied for unemployment insurance before. Am I eligible for unemployment insurance benefits?
My stepson had guardianship over a person who received $28,000 in federal benefits, which was deposited in a bank account. After the person passed away, the money was supposed to go to the widow. However, my stepson is using the money, including for lawyer fees. Could this be considered... View More 
A family member is threatening to press civil or criminal charges if I don't provide financial documents related to joint checking accounts now solely in my name after the passing of a loved one. Both my family member and I are next of kin, but they were fairly estranged from the deceased.... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2025
The fact that the decedent left no will means New York state's intestacy statute applies. If the asker and his family member are on the line of succession at the same level, then the joint checking account must be split between the two. The family member is correct as to his position that he... View More
I have NYC CARE and emergency Medicaid based on legal advice. My primary doctor tells me to go to the emergency room for my symptoms, but the emergency room directs me back to the primary doctor. This cycle has been ongoing since 2019, and I'm dealing with a pseudomeningocele that prevents me... View More
I am concerned about Medicaid and asset protection regarding my grandmother's house. My grandmother is sickly and requires more care than I can provide. Her daughter wants to apply for Medicaid and get her on the assisted living waiting list. My grandmother's only major asset is her... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2025
I completely understand your concern—Medicaid rules can be tricky, and it’s important to plan ahead so you don’t run into issues later. Since your grandmother owns the house and may go on Medicaid for assisted living, there is a real possibility that Medicaid could place a lien on the home to... View More
I have a 26-year-old autistic son in New York who receives SSI benefits and wants to work online in areas like web design, marketing, affiliate marketing, and selling Amazon ebooks. I am concerned about how to report his income to avoid overpayment issues with the SSI office, as his online work... View More
I have both H.O.D. and a pseudomeningocele, which have similar symptoms, resulting from a botched emergency surgery. Pseudomeningocele symptoms appeared immediately and are fixable, whereas H.O.D. symptoms typically take at least six months to manifest and have no cure. Despite this, hospitals have... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2025
Yes, I remember your question - thanks for acknowledging the role of everyone running the Justia site and its attorneys in helping to secure health care coverage. We're glad that worked out. Other than the recommendations outlined in the original responses, one thing that comes to mind might... View More
I am currently facing uncertain health challenges that are expensive and it makes more financial sense for me to be unemployed but maintain medicaid eligibility rather than work and lose my coverage. The problem with this is that I want to be productive and start a business, no matter how much time... View More
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answered on Jan 28, 2025
Maintaining Medicaid coverage while earning above the income limit in New York requires strategic planning, especially if you want to stay productive. One potential route is exploring Medicaid's "Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities" program. This allows individuals... View More
The attorney who set up the irrevocable income only grantor trust said the grantor could file taxes on trust income using their own SS#, but now a different attorney says if the trust doesn't obtain its own tax ID, the grantor may be deemed ineligible for Medicaid. Which is accurate?
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answered on Aug 10, 2024
When dealing with an irrevocable income-only grantor trust, it's important to understand how the income is reported and how it might impact Medicaid eligibility. If the trust is set up as a grantor trust, the income can be reported under the grantor's Social Security number, meaning the... View More
I have been accepted into four different apartment but denied movement by the housing specialist on moving forward with moving in.
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
You might have grounds to file a lawsuit against the shelter if they have denied you assistance in moving into an apartment despite being accepted into four different places. It is important to gather all relevant documentation, including your acceptance letters from the apartments and any... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2024
I'm sorry your post remains open for a week. While some questions go unanswered on this forum, you could repost and add "Elder Law" and "Health Care Law" as additional categories. That could increase chances of a response. Good luck
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
In New York, when it comes to assisted senior living housing units, especially those regulated by HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), certain types of income are treated differently for eligibility and rent calculation purposes. According to HUD guidelines, some types of... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2023
You may have better chances of a response by reposting this in New Jersey, since the question asks about a parking setting there. Good luck
my conditions. I had many jobs for 3/5 or 6 months, maybe a 2 yrs total paying taxes. My wife is employed and close to retirement paying taxes for more than 30yrs. I have PTSD, Bipolar Depression and BPD. Can somebody help me to understand if I qualify for SSI or SSDI or something else? Thank you
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answered on May 2, 2023
As a lawful permanent resident married to an American citizen, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you have a qualifying disability and have worked enough to earn sufficient work credits, or if you have limited income and... View More
I plan on filing for Social Security when I turn 62. Can I get benefits from his until I can file on my own?
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answered on Mar 10, 2023
As a divorced spouse, you may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits based on your ex-husband's record if you meet certain criteria. To be eligible, you must have been married to your ex-husband for at least 10 years, be at least 62 years old, be unmarried (unless your later marriage... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2022
Poverty is no consideration when custody of a child is involved, and the young father must support his child under threat of jail. The mother is free to work or not work. However, if the mother goes on welfare – or what we know today as welfare after the Clinton administration – the department... View More
Financial obligation. Is there a way to back out of a car loan I am the co-owner of without impacting the main loan holder or is there a way to get lower payments of even possible help with payments Thru any programs?
answered on Mar 15, 2022
While filing bankruptcy will release you of the obligation under the car loan, the other borrower will not be relieved and the lender can recall the loan and reposses the vehicle if the other borrower is unable to pay on their own.
answered on Nov 29, 2021
Your post covers a number of categories but it remains open - maybe because a specific question is not included. But it looks like something that an immigration attorney could have insight into. If that's the case, one option is to repost and include Immigration Law as a category; another is... View More
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