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                This week’s post is my third in a three part series regarding the new changes to the VA Aid and Attendance program.  As I stated last week, the biggest focus will be on a new 3 year look back and penalty for transfer of assets.  That does in many

                I have written many times in the past several years about possible rules changes to the VA Aid and Attendance pension program, which provides additional income to aging veterans and their spouses who need long term care.  Well, those changes are finally here and with almost no warning.  The

                In last week’s post I told you about Joe’s problem.  He needed to apply for Medicaid for his sister, Sophie.  His sister, Mary, however, had told him that she took some of Sophie’s money and spent it herself.  He had confirmed at least $100,000 and counting.                 As I explained

                What happens if a family member takes money from another family member without permission and the second family member needs to apply for Medicaid?  That is exactly the scenario faced by Joe who called me about his two sisters, Mary and Sophie.                

                The last time New Jersey updated it’s Medicaid penalty divisor was two years ago.  The divisor is the State’s determination of what the average daily cost of nursing home care is across the State of New Jersey.   Although it is supposed to be updated annually the last adjustment occurred

                Last week I was telling you about Mary’s question to me.  Her mom is in a Florida nursing home but she wants to bring her up north closer to Mary.  Mom had given Mary $100,000 under a personal services contract which was drafted by a Florida attorney.  Her question