Medicaid Planning Paralegal – Elder Care Advocate

Synectics Inc.; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks an experienced Medicaid Specialist (Paralegal) to join our team in Hauppauge, NY.

You will assist families in obtaining and maintaining Medicaid eligibility for long-term care, collaborating with attorneys and care coordinators to deliver peace of mind to clients. Qualified candidates have at least 5 years of NY Medicaid experience, strong knowledge of eligibility rules, and excellent communication with elderly clients and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of direct Medicaid application and planning experience in New York State.
• Strong understanding of Medicaid eligibility rules, including spousal impoverishment and asset transfer.
• Experience with crisis planning and community-based Medicaid preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - especially with elderly clients and their families.
• Empathy, patience, and a sincere commitment to helping others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit Medicaid applications and supporting documentation for nursing home and community cases.
• Handle all phases of the Medicaid process, including eligibility assessments, asset preservation, and audit responses.
• Maintain ongoing communication and follow-up with clients, caregivers, financial institutions, and government agencies.
• Support attorneys in legal matters related to Medicaid planning and asset protection.
• Track deadlines and ensure all required documentation is timely and accurately submitted.
• Maintain detailed and organized case files in accordance with firm policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy and patience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Synectics Inc. seeks an experienced Medicaid Specialist (Paralegal) to join our team in Hauppauge, NY.

You will assist families in obtaining and maintaining Medicaid eligibility for long-term care, collaborating with attorneys and care coordinators to deliver peace of mind to clients. Qualified candidates have at least 5 years of NY Medicaid experience, strong knowledge of eligibility rules, and excellent communication with elderly clients and their families.