Part B of Medicare provides coverage for services rendered by a physician. Medicare Part B is not free and requires that a person pay a premium for this coverage. For most individuals the Part B premium was $148.50 per month…
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October Is National Special Needs Law Month
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated the month of October as National Special Needs Law Month. Special needs planning is an essential part of my elder law practice. There are unique steps to be taken to…
Medicaid Has Two Snap-shot Dates for a Married Couple
When a spouse enters into a long-term care facility, the cost of that care can be catastrophic. Fortunately, there are federal laws that protect the healthier spouse from being impoverished. According to the federal statute, there are two important dates…
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Time Extension to Provide Documents for Medicaid
Many Medicaid applications in New Jersey are denied by the County Board of Social Services for failure to produce documents. It is often difficult to obtain voluminous financial records covering the five year look-back period. Based upon recent revisions that…
Change in Law Concerning Medicaid Penalty
When gifts are provided within the Medicaid five year look-back period, the County Board of Social Services will impose a period of ineligibility for assistance. This is known as the Medicaid penalty period. The duration of the penalty period is…
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