If a spouse requires long-term care then Medicaid has strict rules with respect to resource and income eligibility. After the family’s resources are spent down, then the institutionalized spouse will be entitled to Medicaid assistance to pay for his or…
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Medicaid Changes the Maximum Spousal Support for a Healthier Spouse
When a spouse enters into a nursing home facility, a portion of his or her income may be paid to the healthier spouse but it is based upon complex Medicaid rules and regulations. The regulations refer to an award of…
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Personal Needs Allowance Has Increased for Assisted Living Residents
When a resident of an assisted living facility receives Medicaid assistance, then virtually all of his or her income must be paid to the facility each month. That person, however, is allowed to use his or her income to pay…
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New Jersey Changes Shelter Standard in Determining Spousal Support
If a spouse enters into a nursing home facility, then the healthier spouse may be entitled to spousal support. The spousal support is based in part upon the minimum amount known as the Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance. This is…
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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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