Medicaid Fundamentals
MEDICAID FUNDAMENTALS
When needing long-term care, Medicaid is available for in-home care as well as nursing homes.
by Linda Ershow-Levenberg,...
The Medicaid Fair Hearing Process
Real Estate Transactions in Elder Law : To Transfer or Not to Transfer Property
You have only 20 days after getting a decision to request a Medicaid Fair...
Medicaid Eligibility Changes
Medicaid Eligibility SinceThe Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) Of 2005, s.1932, CHAPTER 2by Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)Updated August, 2020Practice Area: MedicaidSeniors and their families need to be aware of the legal landscape for individuals who potentially will require nursing...
Medicaid Application for Nursing Home Care
What's Involved in a Medicaid Application for Nursing Home Care
Medicaid benefit applications must include five years of financial information.
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Medicaid Benefits Termination
What To Do If Medicaid Benefits Are at Risk of Terminationby Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)Updated August, 2020Practice Area: MedicaidA married nursing home resident has been on Medicaid for years. His “community spouse” passes away. What will happen next?An unmarried Medicaid...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Special Needs Trustsby Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)Updated August, 2020Practice Area: Special Needs TrustsIn certain circumstances, a disabled child under the age of 22 cannot obtain Social Security Disability child’s benefits on the...
Social Security Disability Benefits For Children
Social Security Disability For Children: Requirements and Criteria For Filing
Children who are disabled may be eligible for disability benefits.
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Mental Illness and the Law in New Jersey
Commitment Proceedings, Legal Guardianships and Advanced Directives: Mental Illness & NJ Law
by Lauren Marinaro, Esq.
March 2008
Practice Area: Guardianship
This article will...
Divorce and Disabilities
When Divorce Is the Only Answer and a Family Member Has Disabilities
by Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)
Updated August, 2020
Practice Area: Family Law
When a marriage is beyond repair, legal assistance is needed to...
Are You Insured Under The Social Security Disability Program
How To Know If You Are Insured Under The Social Security Disability Program
by Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Certified Elder Law Attorney (C.E.L.A.)February 2011
Before you file an initial application for Social Security Disability benefits, you must make sure that you are insured under that program.You...