Why Won’t the Government Cover My Care?
It’s a comment we get frequently when someone calls our office just after getting sticker shock at the cost of their loved one’s long term care. Some get angry upon hearing that, if they have assets but no long term care insurance coverage, they’ll need to use their own
Family Caregiver Agreements – Acceptable? (Part 2)
Last week we were discussing family caregiver agreements in light of a recent New Jersey Appellate court decision, E.R. v. DMAHS. In that case, Mom and Daughter entered into a caregiver agreement while Mom was living in Daughter’s home. Mom eventually entered a nursing home and applied for Medicaid.
Family Caregiver Agreements – Acceptable?
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
Qualified Income Trusts Revisited (Part 2)
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
Qualified Income Trusts Revisited
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