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Increase in Medicare Co-Payment for Skilled Nursing Care

Medicare is not long-term care insurance. Medicare does not pay for long-term care, other than a portion of the skilled care that an individual may require after a stay in a hospital. According to the Medicare statute, if a person is in a hospital for at least three days and then goes into a facility … Read more Increase in Medicare Co-Payment for Skilled Nursing Care

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New Medicaid Income Cap for 2021

There are three requirements to obtain Medicaid assistance to pay for long-term care. A person must be in clinical need of Medicaid, satisfy the resource requirements and have an income that is less than the income cap. If a person has a gross monthly income that is greater than the income cap then he or … Read more New Medicaid Income Cap for 2021

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Medicaid Trap: First Moment Rule

Applying for Medicaid assistance to help pay for long-term care can be a daunting task. There are numerous rules and regulations that often present significant problems for individuals who are attempting to obtain Medicaid. Many people refer to these as “traps”. One of the most common problems, or traps, is the failure to adhere to … Read more Medicaid Trap: First Moment Rule

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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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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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Services

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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The Law Office of Donald B. Mark has been a Stratford, NJ landmark for 29 years, and Mr. Mark has been delivering legal services for over 35 years. He is part of the elite group of nationally certified elder law attorneys. As a solo practitioner, Mr. Mark gives each case his personal attention. Since 1992, he has been helping families throughout South Jersey navigate the complex legal issues surrounding elder care.

If you are planning for the future for you and your loved ones or are struggling with the cost of long-term care, you may be in need of an elder law attorney. No matter what stage of life you are in, there are steps you can take to better plan for your future and achieve peace of mind. It is often never too late to seek guidance from an elder law attorney who can use a variety of legal strategies to help you qualify for Medicaid to preserve and protect your hard-earned life savings and assets.

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