Both federal and state laws allow a portion of a person’s income to be paid to the healthier spouse. The healthier spouse is referred to as the “community spouse”. The amount of the spousal support is based upon a very…
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Changes to Medicaid Rules for Married Couple
When a spouse requires long-term care it can result in devastating financial hardship for the healthier spouse. There are special federal and state laws, however, that prevent the healthier spouse from being impoverished. One of these provisions of the laws…
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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Medicaid Laws Change on July 1, 2020
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…
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