ADMISSION AGREEMENTS FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES BE CAREFUL WHEN SIGNING
by Marianne Johnston, Esquire The placement of a loved one in a care facility is often an emotional time. There is so much to think about – Is this the right place? Is the staff kind? Will Mom receive quality medical care? Will Dad like the food? Amid this often hectic environment, the family…
New Jersey Announces Increase in Medicaid Penalty Divisor Effective April 1, 2024
by Marianne Johnston, Esq. On March 26, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) announced an increase in the Medicaid penalty divisor from $384.57 to $440.10. What does this mean? If an applicant for long-term care Medicaid benefits transfers assets within five-years of applying, a penalty…
PLANNING FOR MEDICAID FINANCING OF LONG-TERM CARE
By: Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA and Marianne Johnston, Esquire Long-term care is expensive no matter the setting. The monthly cost of a nursing home in New Jersey today is approximately $12,500 – $17,500. Assisted living residents may pay anywhere from $6,500 to $12,500 per month. An individual hiring an aide from a licensed…
Managed Long-Term Services and Supports and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly – Begley Report
By: Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA and Marianne Johnston, Esquire MANAGED LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS The MLTSS program is for individuals who require services and support that are living at home, in an assisted living facility, in community residential services, as well as those in a nursing home. MLTSS participants must meet income and asset requirements,…