SSI TRANSFERS & TRUSTS
If an SSI recipient or spouse of an SSI recipient disposes of resources for less than fair market value during a 36-month look back period,1 the individual is ineligible for benefits for a period of time. The period is calculated by dividing the uncompensated value of the transfer by the amount of the maximum monthly…
Traumatic Brain Injury Fund
The Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund is different from the Traumatic Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver Program. The Fund is administered by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Disability Services. The Fund pays, as a last resort, for the cost of post-acute care, services, and supports to…
Protection From Spousal Impoverishment
In 1988, Congress passed the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act (MCCA). Pub. L. No. 100-360 codified at 42 U.S.C. § 1396p(c) as amended by 42 U.S.C. § 1396r-5. Provisions of this Act were designed to avoid impoverishing the community spouse. For example, since October 1, 1989, the income of the…
Begley Law Group Attorneys Win South Jersey Magazine Award
Three Begley Law Group attorneys were chosen for South Jersey Magazine’s Awesome Attorneys this month. For more information here is the link to the full press release.