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…
ACLU New Jersey Fights for Disabled Child’s Right to Healthcare in Medicaid Case
In an interesting case from last year, J.R. v. Horizon NJ Health, A-2028-21 (February 5, 2024), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Jersey, supported by advocacy groups like Disability Rights New Jersey and the National Health Law Program, took on a…
Ex-Spouse’s Right to Payable on Death Bonds Not Altered by Divorce Agreement
On January 27, 2025, in In the Matter of the Estate of Michael D. Jones, Deceased (A-28-23) (088877) the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed whether an ex-spouse’s right as the pay-on-death (POD) beneficiary of U.S. savings bonds was modified by the couple’s divorce…
Medicaid Applicant’s Transfer of Funds to Irrevocable Family Trust for Future Child Support Obligation Upheld
In a recent Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division decision, W.F. v. Morris County Department of Family Services, the court reversed the imposition of a Medicaid transfer penalty for funds placed in trust to meet future child support obligations. Background…
Medicaid Communication 25-01: Income and Resource Standards for Medicaid Only & Rates for Home and Community Based Services
The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services issued Medicaid Communication No. 25-01 on December 24, 2024. The document includes updates to certain eligibility and post-eligibility calculations, and reflects a 2.5%…
Do You Need to Register Your Will in New Jersey?
When it comes to estate planning, creating a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. However, many people are unsure about whether they need to register their Will in New Jersey. Here’s what…
Tax Sale Law Violates Fifth Amendment Takings Clause Says NJ Supreme Court
On January 9, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a decision addressing whether the state’s old Tax Sale Law (before it was amended in 2024) violated the Fifth Amendment Takings Clause by allowing the forfeiture of surplus equity from tax foreclosures without…
N.J. Supreme Court Says Adult Protective Services Not Responsible for Attorney Fees for Appointed Guardianship Counsel: In the Matter of A.D.
On December 11, 2024, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued its opinion for In the Matter of A.D., (A-30/31-23) (088942) addressing whether court-appointed attorneys and temporary guardians are entitled to fee awards from Adult Protective Services (APS) when an…