Finally! A clear declaration on the snapshot date for NJ medicaid home care applications
When a married person applies for Medicaid benefits to pay for nursing home care (“institutional care”), the first day of the first month of continuous residence in the facility is often referred to as the “snapshot date.” On that date, a “picture is taken” of all of the non-excluded assets owned by the two spouses. A calculation is then made to see if a...
NJ Supreme Court issues Notice concerning Courts and Cases
The latest release by the NJ Supreme Court outlines the latest rules concerning trials, scheduling, closings, and so on which will affect cases, lawyers and litigants throughout New Jersey. Cases can still be filed but numerous adjustments are being made to the deadlines and procedures. Emergencies can be addressed, and all matters are going to be handled by telephone or videoconferencing....