PLAN/NJ Celebrates 25 Years Of Service And Honors Thomas Begley Jr.
In 2014 Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey celebrated 25 years of service to individuals with severe developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. To commemorate the occasion, PLAN held a wonderful event on June 5th at the New Jersey Law Center, located at One Constitution Square in New Brunswick, NJ. The festivities included cocktails, hors d’oeuvres,…
THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC BENEFITS IN SETTLING PERSONAL INJURY CASES
Article by Thomas D. Begley Jr. Public benefits must always be considered in the settlement of a personal injury case. They are important for two reasons: (1) whether there is a lien to repay the public benefits, and (2) whether the plaintiff’s continued eligibility for public benefits depends on the establishment of a self-settled special…
IS THE BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2013 THE DEATH OF AHLBORN?
Article by Thomas D. Begley Jr. As a condition of Medicaid eligibility, a Medicaid applicant is required to assign to the state any rights to payment of medical care from any third party.[1] If the individual fails to pursue the claim, the state has the option of pursuing it. Federal law requires that each state…
DON’T LET LIENS UPSET YOUR PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT
Article by Thomas D. Begley Jr. Unfortunately, many personal injury settlements come undone when liens have been discovered after the settlement has been agreed upon. Sometimes this is fixable, but often it is not. Here are some of the common liens that must be addressed in typical personal injury settlements: Medicaid Liens As a condition…