The Law Office of Donald B. Mark was founded in January of 1992, which was 30 years ago this month. We are proud to be a part of the Stratford, NJ community. Donald B. Mark grew up in Stratford and…
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Increase in Medicaid Utility Allowance for Spousal Support
When a spouse enters into an assisted living facility or a nursing home, a portion or all of his or her monthly income must be paid to the facility. There are laws that protect the healthier spouse from being impoverished. …
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Change in Medicaid Laws Allow for an Increase in Spousal Support
If a husband or wife requires long-term custodial care, then the healthier spouse may be entitled to spousal support. The amount of the spousal support is based upon his or her monthly income and the minimum amount that the healthier…
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Change in Medicaid Laws Concerning Spousal Support
If a spouse requires long-term care in a facility, then a portion of that spouse’s income must be paid to the facility as his or her “cost share”. The spouse who is institutionalized is allowed to keep $50.00 per month…
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Life Estate Is Not Subject to a Medicaid Lien
According to N.J.A.C. 10:49-14.1 (n) (1), the State of New Jersey is not allowed to impose a Medicaid lien against a life estate. According to both federal and state law, the State of New Jersey is required to impose a…
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