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CCRC Veterans Property Tax Deduction: Current Status
Both the New Jersey Senate and Assembly have passed legislation that extends eligibility for a veterans’ property tax deduction for residents of Continuing Care Communities (CCRCs). In that it requires an amendment to the State Constitution for this change to…
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CCRCs Now and In The Future
Ann MacKay’s April 2019 plenary keynote address “CCRCs Now and In The Future” is available on our website. Ann covered areas that impact CCRCs now and will continue to impact in the future: a) Workforce challengesb) Payment reform and new…
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Volunteers Become Merchants at CCRC Shops
The number and variety of shops at our New Jersey CCRCs is simply amazing. There are convenience stores and gift shops, resale shops, thrift stores and furniture outlets – the list goes on and on
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How Does Music Affect the Mind and Body?
When you hear your favorite music, how does it make you feel? Perhaps it brings back fond memories and transports you — even momentarily — to another time and place. Maybe it makes you feel relaxed from head to toe.…
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DCA Guidelines Implementing NJ Fair Refunds Law
New Jersey CCRC contracts issued after November 15, 2018 must comply with the new law governing refundable entrance fees. Therefore on October 1 the NJ Department of Community Affairs sent Guidelines on the A2747- legislation to all NJ CCRCS .to…
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Phone Calls — Corrected Date and Bill Numbers
My earlier post gave the wrong date. Assembly Bill A2747 will be up for a vote at 1 pm on Thursday, June 28. Moreover Senate Bill 1532 will also be voted on Thursday, June 28 — at 2 pm. When…
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Urgent: Phone Calls to Legislators Needed Now !!
Legislation on refunds of entry deposits will be voted on tomorrow, June 26, at 1 pm by the NJ General Assembly. Leading Age will be there lobbying for an amendment that requires the estate of a vacated unit to continue…
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NJ Spotlight: Property-Tax Breaks for Vets in Retirement Communities
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/18/05/31/property-tax-breaks-for-vets-who-move-to-retirement-communities-right-thing-to-do/ The article has a photo of Gary Baldwin and quotes him. Gary Baldwin, an Air Force veteran who lives in the Seabrook Retirement Community and is council president in Tinton Falls, said the measure has been approved by committees…
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Can You Take a Trip to Trenton?
On June 7 (not May 24) the New Jersey Assembly will vote on a bill concerning refundable entrance fees. This is an issue that ORANJ has been working on for some time. Resident Advisory Councils (RACs) are member of ORANJ,…