New Jersey FamilyCare
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA and Emily M. Schurr, Esquire What Is It? New Jersey FamilyCare is a Medicaid program providing health insurance to approximately 20% of New Jersey residents. The program is funded through both federal and state dollars. It also provides coverage for individuals who qualify for the Children’s Health…
PENNSYLVANIA ANNOUNCES 2025 ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (MEDICAID) FOR LONG-TERM CARE
by Marianne Johnston, Esq. With the new year comes changes in several of the Pennsylvania Medicaid eligibility standards for long-term care benefits. What has changed? Countable Resource Limit – $2,400 if gross monthly income is greater than $2,901 $8,000 if gross monthly income is $2,901 or less Gross Monthly Income limit for Pennsylvania Aging…
HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2025 MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
by Marianne Johnston, Esq. With the new year comes changes in several of the New Jersey Medicaid eligibility standards for long-term care benefits. What has changed? Income Cap – increased to $2,901 Maximum Community Spouse Resource Allowance – increased to $157,920 Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance In Assisted Living Facility – increased to $143.65 At Home…
2025 COLA INCREASES FOR MEDICAID, SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, TAX AND VETERANS BENEFITS
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Many public benefits and tax numbers are indexed to inflation. Different agencies use different inflation factors, but Social Security used 2.5% for increasing the numbers for 2025. Below is a chart that states numbers for the following: Medicaid, Social Security, Medicare, Tax, Veterans Aid and Attendance and…