What happens if a person writes a check towards the end of the month but it is not cashed until the following month? Our New Jersey Medicaid regulations require that an individual own no more than $2,000 of resources as…
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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…
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…
New Jersey Changes Calculation of Penalty for Gifts
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…
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Stimulus Check, SSI, and Medicaid
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…
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