Every year the key numbers for determining certain aspects of Connecticut Medicaid eligibility are adjusted to reflect the current economy. The critical numbers for Connecticut Title 19 Medicaid eligibility during fiscal year 2009-2010 have been released. Effective July 1, 2009:

• The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Connecticut stayed a hair below $10k and is now $9,959.
• The minimum MMNA is now $1,821.25.
• The shelter adjustment is $546.
• The utility allowance was steady at $720. (Effective 10/1/09)
• The monthly personal allowance jumped an awe inspiring $4 to reach $69.00.

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Today we continue our magical mystery tour through the case of Glastonbury Health Care Center v. Esposito. This case shows how one Connecticut nursing home resident’s son made several big mistakes in pursuing Connecticut Medicaid eligibility for his mother. Those mistakes ultimately resulted in the Court rendering judgment against him personally for over $100,000 in nursing home bills. The Esposito case is an excellent example of what not to do for anyone in the process of admitting a parent or spouse into a Connecticut nursing home.

Glastonbury Health Care Center sued Carmine Esposito for breach of contract, negligence, promissory estoppel, and fraudulent misrepresentation to hold him responsible for over $100k in nursing home bills. Today we will review the claim for promissory estoppel.

A claim for Promissory Estoppel exists when Read more…

Today we continue our journey through the case of Glastonbury Healthcare Center v. Esposito. In this article, we will review how Carmine Esposito, the son of a resident at Glastonbury Health Care Center, managed to get himself sued for negligence in obtaining Connecticut Medicaid eligibility for his mother, Josephine Esposito. His mistakes cost him over  $100,000, hopefully you will avoid making the same mistake.

In addition to the breach of nursing home admissions contract claims, Glastonbury Health Care Center claimed Carmine Esposito was negligent in getting Josephine’s application for Connecticut Medicaid approved. In order for the Court to find Carmine negligent, it has to find Read more…

Are you ready for the new Connecticut Medicaid eligibility numbers that go into effect on January 1, 2009?

Effective 1/1/09:

The maximum MMNA a community spouse will be allowed to keep is $2,739. This is up from $2,610 for 2008-2009.

The minimum CSPA or “community spouse protected amount” will be $21,912. This is up slightly from $20,880 in 2008-2009.

The maximum CSPA (or assets the community spouse is allowed to keep without a hearing) will be $109,560. This is up from $104,400 in 2008-2009.

Does this mean you will not be able to protect more than $21,912 or $109,560 in assets from Connecticut nursing home costs? Absolutely not. An experienced Connecticut Medicaid attorney can help you protect everything you are entitled to, which in many cases is more than these basic rules provide.