S.1817

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.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1817 revises Medicaid application procedures and exempts small asset transfers during eligibility determination.

New Jersey S1817 revises procedures for processing incomplete Medicaid applications. County welfare agencies must notify applicants if their applications are incomplete, identify missing information, and inform applicants that they can provide the missing information at any time. The agency must review the application upon receipt of all incomplete or missing information. The bill also exempts asset transfers of up to $500 per month during the look-back period for determining eligibility for long-term care services.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee