Understanding the First Steps in Filing a Medicaid Application for Home-Based Services
A client came to me contemplating applying for Medicaid for services at home. There were two issues needing attention. The first issue was financial. …
Refusal of Vaccinations While Living at Long-Term Care Facility
We received an inquiry from someone whose mother resides at an assisted living facility. The facility told residents it will be giving out flu …
Obtaining a Medicaid PAS for an Out of State Medicaid Applicant
Our office recently did some research on a potential new matter involving an out of state resident looking to relocate to New Jersey to …
If You Qualify for SSI, You Also Qualify for NJ FamilyCare
Once you qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you are then eligible for NJ FamilyCare Medicaid. However, there are some rules to keep in …
What is NJ FamilyCare for Persons Over Age 65?
NJ FamilyCare programs cover individuals who are age 65 years or older as well as individuals determined by the Social Security Administration or by …
My Father’s Spouse Will Not Help Him Get Medicaid
New Jersey and Federal Law requires that spouses of Medicaid applicants provide five (5) years of information to obtain Medicaid eligibility. Not all spouses …
On April 23, 2020, New Jersey’s Division of Medical Assistance Provided Guidance for Families Applying for Medicaid for a Loved One
If you are applying for Medicaid for a loved one, and you do not have copies of all of the records Medicaid typically requests- …
A Medicaid Applicant With Excess Income May Use a Qualified Income Trust (QIT) to Help Qualify for Long Term Care Benefits
• Does Medicaid take all the income? • When families start to think about Medicaid planning for an elderly parent who may need a …
Do Not Agree to Guarantee Payment to a Nursing Home as a Condition of Admission
Many individuals and families are highly stressed and in crisis when a nursing home placement is necessary Nursing homes often demand that a family …
Leaving an IRA to a Loved One? How to Avoid a Tax Bomb
An IRA trust is a terrific way to protect your IRA from wasteful spending by beneficiaries if you die Federal IRA tax laws require …
Response Time for a Decision on Your Medicaid Application
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Medicaid Application Lawyer Medicaid applications take a long time to prepare and an even longer time …
The New Jersey Medicaid Application Process: It’s Tough!
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Medicaid Application Attorney The Medicaid application process differs state to state. In New Jersey, the county …
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