Fighting Back Against Arbitrary Medicaid Denials for Failure to Respond
The situation is all too common for Elder Law attorneys and their Medicaid applicant clients – a denial or termination of benefits due to supposedly insufficient documents, even when the agency is provided with everything it asked for. A recent decision, M.L. v. Essex...
Medicaid is on the Chopping Block Again: Who Will Be Impacted in New Jersey?
Since President Donald J. Trump’s re-election, discussions about the future of Medicaid have intensified. In January 2025, the Trump administration temporarily paused federal financial assistance—sparking widespread uncertainty about Medicaid funding. Although the...
NJ ABLE Accounts: Preserving Benefits for Individuals with Disabilities
Planning for the financial future of individuals with disabilities can often be challenging, especially when trying to maintain eligibility for essential public benefits. In New Jersey, ABLE accounts provide a solution that empowers individuals with disabilities and...
Unlocking Zero Cost Health Coverage for Low Income Seniors and the Disabled: How to Qualify for ABD Medicaid in New Jersey
Navigating the healthcare system can be challenging, especially for “Dual Eligible” individuals who are already on Medicare. Low income Medicare recipients in New Jersey may also qualify for Aged Blind Disabled (ABD) Medicaid which provides crucial support to help...
Over Four Years After D.C. v. DMAHS, New Jersey Still Fails to Follow the “Screen Before Terminate” Rule
Public health advocates applauded the Court’s decision in D.C. v. Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services, 464 N.J. Super. 343 (App. Div. 2020), because it resolved a longstanding logistical issue that caused severe hardship for people transitioning from...
The Parental Authority Power of Attorney – Protecting New Jersey’s Children in Uncertain Times
Recently it was reported that an Asbury Park resident was detained by ICE after dropping his child off at school. Situations like this raise the question of who will care for the child if the parent remains in custody or is deported. Will someone be appointed...
Understanding a Springing Power of Attorney in New Jersey
A Springing Power of Attorneyis a legal document that allows someone you appoint as your agent to manage your financial affairs, but only when a specific condition is met—typically, your incapacitation. Unlike a typical Power of Attorney, which takes effect upon...
Navigating Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicaid in New Jersey
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides basic income support to individuals who are over the age of 65, are blind, or have been determined disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA). In New Jersey, SSI recipients are...
Social Security Does Not Recognize Your Power of Attorney: Understanding the Representative Payee Program
The Social Security Representative Payee Program serves as an essential safeguard for individuals who receive Social Security benefits but are unable to manage their own finances due to disability, cognitive impairments, or aging-related challenges. This program is...