This is another in a series of guest articles we’ll be posting from attorney colleagues across the country on issues relevant to our readers. Enjoy! Because we never know what the future holds, it’s important to plan your estate now rather than put it off until later when it might actually be too late. Let’s […]
We’ll occasionally be posting blog articles from other attorneys on topics that may be relevant to our clients. This one is from a Phoenix-area law firm on nursing home abuse and neglect, a topic we get asked about. We hope you find it helpful! The long-term care industry is an essential part of the American healthcare industry. […]
Today, New Jersey Medicaid increased the penalty divisor for applicants who make gifts. This is a very good thing for people who need Medicaid to pay for long term care. If you apply for Medicaid to pay for long term care (in a nursing home, assisted living facility or with home health aides), you must […]
Medicaid can pay for long term in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or at home with aides, but with long term care costing thousands of dollars each month, long term care could easily wipe out your life savings unless you plan effectively. In “What-should-you do-now-to-protect-against-nursing-home-costs?” [April 26, 2017 SpecialNeedsNJ.com/blog] Mark Friedman discusses Medicaid and […]
People occasionally ask me: What should we do now to protect ourselves against nursing home costs and other long term care costs? My answer is, it depends entirely on your circumstances right now. If your spouse had a stroke and is already in a nursing home, then you should strongly consider immediate Medicaid planning to […]
