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NJ A3760

NJ A3760
Revises procedures for processing incomplete Medicaid applications; exempts asset transfers of up to $500 per month during look back period for determining eligibility for long-term care services.*


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Introduced
10/02/2014
In Committee
12/07/2015
Crossed Over
12/03/2015
Passed
Dead
01/11/2016

Introduced Session

2014-2015 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revises procedures for processing incomplete Medicaid applications; exempts asset transfers of up to $500 per month during look back period for determining eligibility for long-term care services.*

AI Summary

This bill modifies the procedures for processing incomplete Medicaid applications by requiring county welfare agencies to notify applicants of missing information, specify what is needed, inform them that it can be provided at any time, and review the application upon receipt of all requested details. Additionally, it exempts individuals from being ineligible for long-term care services due to asset transfers of $500 or less per month during the "look-back period," which is the timeframe used to review past financial transactions when determining eligibility for Medicaid benefits, particularly for nursing home care.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 12/07/2015)

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