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Medicaid Telephone Hearings

If there is a dispute with the County Board of Social Services concerning Medicaid eligibility, then you have the right to file an appeal of that decision. The request for an appeal is filed with the Fair Hearing Unit of the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) located in Trenton, New Jersey. If … Read more Medicaid Telephone Hearings

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Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership

If a person obtains a long-term care insurance policy that satisfies federal law, then assets can be protected from Medicaid and the cost of long-term care. Congress passed a law approximately 15 years ago that provides an incentive to acquire long-term care insurance. If a person obtains a long-term care insurance policy that satisfies this … Read more Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership

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Federal Court Allows Annuity Strategy to Protect Assets

The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey has issued an important decision concerning the use of annuities for Medicaid planning. The Honorable William J. Martini rendered this favorable decision in the case of Jane Cushing v. Jennifer Langer Jacobs, et al; Docket 20-cv-130. The legal issue presented in the Cushing decision … Read more Federal Court Allows Annuity Strategy to Protect Assets

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New Jersey Changes Calculation of Penalty for Gifts

If a person provides a gift within five years of the Medicaid application, then there is presumption that the gift was provided for the purpose of establishing Medicaid eligibility. A person has the right to provide “convincing” evidence that the gift was made for reasons other than Medicaid but it is a difficult burden to … Read more New Jersey Changes Calculation of Penalty for Gifts

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Medicaid Laws Change on July 1, 2020

Most nursing homes in New Jersey charge at least $130,000 per year for a basic semi-private room. Medicaid will help pay for that person’s care but only after their assets and life savings have been depleted. If a spouse is in a nursing home facility then the couple’s assets as well as income can be … Read more Medicaid Laws Change on July 1, 2020

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Our Response to COVID-19

Yes, we are open! In-person appointments are now available. Virtual appointments and no-contact signing of will and estate planning documents are also available. Learn more about our response to COVID-19.Read more Our Response to COVID-19

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Learn more about how we may help you with all of your long-term care needs including Medicaid planning, estate planning, estate administration, and more.Read more Services

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Your South Jersey Elder Law Planning Firm

It’s never too late to plan for you and your loved ones. Donald B. Mark is part of the elite group of nationally certified elder law attorneys. Mr. Mark has been delivering personalized services for over 35 years and devotes his practice to elder law. Since 1992, he has been helping families throughout the Southern New Jersey and Pennsylvania area navigate the complex issues surrounding long-term care. Mr. Mark is committed to providing his clients with compassionate and competent elder law services.

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