The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services recently issued a new Med Comm increasing the divisor utilized in calculating a Medicaid applicant’s potential penalty period from the existing divisor of $332.50 to $423.95 per day. This is a positive for clients and applicants that need to apply, or have applied,…
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Hospitals Now Must Tell Medicare Patients When Care is ‘Observation’ Only
Mar 20, 2017
Many of you may already understand the difference between “observation status” and “admission” when it comes to hospital stays but for those that do not, it can be a real awakening when the bills start to come. Observation Status is a designation used by hospitals to bill Medicare and is…
New Medicaid and Medicare Figures for 2017
Feb 07, 2017
The new minimum community spouse resource allowance (CSRA) is $24,180 and the maximum CSRA is $120,900. The maximum monthly maintenance needs allowance is $3,022.50. The minimum monthly maintenance needs allowance remains $2,002.50 ($2,502.50 for Alaska and $2,302.25 for Hawaii) until July 1, 2017. Income Cap The income cap for 2017…
Attorney Charles “Chris” Bratton Receives 2017 “Emerging Growth Award”
Jan 12, 2017
For the second year in a row, Rothamel Bratton Attorneys is pleased to announce that Charles “Chris” Bratton has been selected to receive the 2017 “Emerging GrowthAward” for his Estate Planning and Elder Law practice. This award is being presented by New Jersey SmartCEO and Headline Sponsors Norris McLaughlin & Marcus P.A. and Wilkin…
Grandparents: Think Twice Before Paying Tuition
Jan 11, 2017
A recent New Jersey appellate court case yielded bad luck to a grandmother who attempted to loan her daughter funds to pay for her granddaughter’s tuition. Medicaid, the federal program that will pay for long-term care objected to this type of transaction because the regulations classify this type of transfer…
Attorney Justin L. Scott Joins Rothamel Bratton Elder Law & Estate Planning
Jan 10, 2017
Rothamel Bratton Attorney’s is pleased to announce its newest partner, Justin L. Scott, Esq. to the estate planning, life care planning, and elder law division. In Mr. Scott’s new role, he will join attorney Chris Bratton in the areas of elder law, life care planning, estate planning, and estate administration…
National Aging in Place Council Comes to Philadelphia
Jan 10, 2017
Rothamel Bratton Attorneys, in partnership with National Aging in Place Council Philadelphia members, are pleased to announce the formation of the NEW Philadelphia chapter. The National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) is a non-profit association of service providers dedicated to working together to help people in their later years live…
Rothamel Bratton Welcomes New Elder Care Coordinator, Lauren Jochym, MSW, LSW
Dec 13, 2016
Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law is pleased to announce our newest team member, Lauren Jochym, MSW, LSW, as elder care coordinator. Ms. Jochym comes to Rothamel Bratton with significant experience in the senior community. She is passionate about ensuring the highest quality of life for older residents of New Jersey…
Congrats John and Chris on “Awesome Attorney 2016” Awards
Dec 06, 2016
It is with great honor to announce that Rothamel Bratton partners John Rothamel and Charles “Chris” Bratton have been selected as Readers’ Choice Awesome Attorneys by South Jersey Magazine. They are among the 255 attorneys in the South Jersey area to be named Awesome Attorney this year. Thousands of readers…
Estate Tax Exclusion Increased
Nov 02, 2016
The IRS has announced that the basic estate tax exclusion amount for the estates of decedents dying during calendar year 2017 will be $5.49 million, up from $5.45 million for calendar year 2016. The increase in the estate tax exclusion means that the lifetime tax exclusion for gifts will also…