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…
Read More New Jersey Changes Calculation of Penalty for Gifts
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…
If a husband or wife requires long-term care in a nursing home facility, then that care can quickly deplete their life savings. Most nursing home facilities in this area charge more than $120,000.00 a year for a basic semi-private room. …
Read More Change in Medicaid Laws Allow a Spouse to Keep More Assets
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, was enacted on March 27, 2020 as Public Law 116-136. It is a $2 trillion economic stimulus bill. The goal of this legislation is to provide…
The statistics for elderly and disabled individuals in nursing home facilities is grim. In the State of New Jersey, at least 53% of those who passed away from COVID-19 were residents of nursing home facilities. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir…
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