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Is the State Cheating Seniors and People with Disabilities?
We are noticing a disturbing trend with some of the local county Department of Services (DSS) offices when it comes to the NYSARC, Inc. Community Trust II (Pooled Income Trust) and Net Available Monthly Income ("NAMI") payments.
Some local DSS offices are insisting that the NAMI continue to be paid to them, even though the Pooled Income Trust has been approved, until they receive a decision from their own Disability Review Team deeming the applying person to be disabled.
The NYSARC, Inc. Community Trust II was established pursuant to federal and state law and is designed for a person who is disabled to protect his or her resources and income in order to be eligible for governmental benefits. This program is available to citizens who are disabled and are applying for the Medicaid Home Care Program and have an income surplus that they would like to be able to access for their own living expenses and services not covered by Medicaid.
Once the individual who is disabled is accepted by NYSARC, NYSARC will accept the surplus income while the Medicaid application is pending. Medicaid eligibility will be retroactive to the date the sub-account with the Pooled Income Trust.
Vincent J. Russo & Associates, P.C.
www.VJRussoLaw.com |
 It's not too late to join us on Friday, April 30th at the Bridgeview Yacht Club for a wonderful evening of fun.
Join us and dance the night away with a trip back to the 50's.
The Foundation is honoring our very own, NYS Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and Special Needs Attorney, Stephen W. Dale.
The Theresa Foundation was established in 1992, in memory of Theresa Alessandra Russo, and grants funds for arts, music, dance and recreational programs to assist children with special needs to achieve the highest possible level of educational, artistic, emotional, physical and intellectual achievement possible.
We would love for you to attend. You can also help by donating a basket for our raffles and silent auction. For more information, visit: www.TheresaFoundation.org or contact Vincent at 516-683-1717. |
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Vincent J. Russo & Associates, P.C. and the Theresa Foundation are proud to announce they will be exhibiting at the Fifth Annual Long Island Autism Fair (LIAF) at Farmingdale State College on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The LIAF is dedicated to bringing parents and professionals in the autism community together to share information and support. We hope you can join us! For more information visit www.AutismFair.com
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Frank L. Buquicchio, Partner, Vincent J. Russo & Associates, P.C., has been named to the Board of the Arthritis Foundation, Long Island Chapter.
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On Thursday, April 15, 2010 there will be a day-long conference at Hofstra University dealing with "New Directions in Caregiving." This conference examines the challenges and complexities of caregiving in an every-changing world and features a number of prominent presenters on the topic. Caregiving is being reshaped by new technologies, new lifestyles for older people, and the social norms of "new" communities in the United States, especially on Long Island. Conference times are 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and registration fees apply. For more information, please call: 516.463.5750.
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 Join us for the Annual Swingin' Fore Theresa Golf Outing on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the North Hills Country Club.
Whether you're an avid golfer or a novice -- even if you do not golf at all, we would love for you to attend! You can also support us by donating a basket for our raffles. You can have a great time while supporting a great foundation.
The Theresa Foundation was established in 1992, in memory of Theresa Alessandra Russo, and grants funds for arts, music, dance and recreational programs to assist children with special needs to achieve the highest possible level of educational, artistic, emotional, physical and intellectual achievement possible. In September 2009 the Theresa Foundation celebrated the Opening of Theresa Academy for Performing Arts (TAPA). TAPA embraces all of the performing arts. Students are able to take classes in a safe, non-judgmental environment, and create and explore the arts at their own pace to the best of their abilities.
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TEAM RUSSO
A Community Resource
There are over ten free educational seminars available for seniors and people with special needs that we are either hosting or are a guest speaker. Contact us for our seminar listings or go to our website for more information.
Register online or call Susan Tame at 516-683-1717 |
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