This interview covers the difference between Medicare and Medicaid for the elderly. Joe Ranni, Esq. of Ranni Law Firm PLLC discusses the answers to the following questions: What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid for the elderly? Can I qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid? What is the income eligibility for Medicaid in NY? Is there still a 5 year lookback period for reducing your assets? Is it wise to reduce your assets to qualify for Medicaid? How can you protect yourself from being accused of fraud? How to check eligibility for Medicaid? Does social security affect Medicaid eligibility? Does proper estate planning help with reduction of assets? What’s an attorney’s role?