Enduring Love at Atria Glen Cove

Meet The Maddens

John and Carole met in grade school, were sweethearts in high school, engaged at 18, and married at 21— and that was 61 years ago! John studied agronomy at the University of Massachussetts and became the Golf Superintendent of Engineers Golf Club in Roslyn Harbor. As a golfer himself, he had a 6 handicap and swears that he once came with an inch of a hole-in-one. Carole became a Registered Nurse and worked at Glen Cove Hospital for many years. They retired to Florida where John developed a golf supply business.

When it was time for assisted living, their son studied many communities and determined that Atria Glen Cove was the best. Their beagle Betty loves that it’s pet friendly and she often gives John a workout. John appreciates the convenience of the transportation service. Carole says they enjoy the many activities—live music, celebrations, movies, arts and crafts, and excursions, and she is delighted to let the friendly staf take care of the household chores.

Whether you need a little or a lot of support, an easier, more active life is within reach.

• Social Life: Enjoy social, cultural and educational events every day with your friends.

• Transportation: No worries about getting to where you need to go. We provide transportation.

• Dining: Savor delicious and healthy chef prepared meals.

• Housekeeping: Our staf takes care of everyday responsibilities.

• Medical Assistance: Nurses available onsite.

• Exercise/Fitness: Fitness room and physical therapy to keep you active.

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Spousal Refusal - Just Say No

Spousal refusal is a legally valid Medicaid planning option in New York. By way of background, certain income and assets are exempt from Medicaid if there is a spouse. Generally, the spouse at home, known as the “community spouse” may keep about $3,700 per month of the couple’s combined income and up to about $150,000 of the assets or “resources”. Not included in those fgures are any other exempt assets, such as a home (up to about $1,000,000 of the equity only) and one automobile. The spouse who is being cared for in a facility is known as the “institutionalized spouse”.

Many a spouse has advised us that they simply cannot afford to live on the allowances that Medicaid provides. This is where spousal refusal comes in. We start by shifting excess assets into the name of the “community spouse”. He or she then signs a document which the elder law attorney prepares and fles with the county indicating that they refuse to contribute their income and assets to the care of the ill spouse since they need those income and assets for their own care and well-being. Note that you may not refuse your spouse’s own income over the $3,700 per month exemption as it is not coming to you.