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In last week’s post I went back to the topic of Medicaid and more specifically how the need for long term care might affect both spouses.  The assets of both spouses are counted for eligibility purposes even if only one spouse is applying for benefits.  I always remind people that a second

       Once again, a recent New Jersey court case has highlighted the dangers of do it yourself Medicaid planning. In the case in question, C.W. v. New Jersey Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, 90 year old C.W. moved into a nursing home in 2007. She then transferred her

            When having a conversation about long term care and qualifying for Medicaid, every so often the topic turns to paying a family member to care for Mom or Dad. Is it a permitted Medicaid spend down?             In many cases the discussion occurs after the services have already been provided

                Last week I said I would share with you my experiences filing applications with Qualified Income Trusts (Miller Trusts) which are required when an applicant has income over Medicaid’s  strict income cap ($2199 for 2015).                 The rules are very technical.  Income can’t be split.  If I receive $1500 from

            It has been 7 months now since New Jersey eliminated its Medically Needy Medicaid program and as a result brought back Miller trusts. I detailed the changes in my posts of October 13 and October 20, 2014. The changes actually went into effect December 1, 2014. How have these changes

            It’s something I always remind clients when we talk about Medicaid eligibility.  Meeting the income and asset limits are not the only requirements.   An applicant must also be medically eligible.              What does that mean?  An applicant must establish the need for nursing home level