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New Jersey Changes Medicaid Law Concerning Spousal Support

Posted by markelderlawon December 2, 2022December 2, 2022in Medicaid

In most cases where an individual receives Medicaid and is in a nursing home facility, the New Jersey Medicaid agency will require that the person’s monthly income be paid to the facility. The balance of the cost of long-term care…

Change in Medicaid Laws Concerning Spousal Support

Posted by markelderlawon November 10, 2021January 19, 2023in Medicaid

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…