Mediaid Eligibility (in general terms)

2 years ago

The Federal Medicaid statute defines over 50 distinct population groups as being potentially eligible for States’ programs. Some groups (classes…

Origins of the Medicaid Program

2 years ago

Medicaid was enacted in 1965, in the same legislation that created the Medicare program, the Social Security amendments of 1965…

Medicare/Medicaid Relationship

2 years ago

The Medicare program (Title XVIII of the Social Security Act) provides hospital insurance (HI), also known as Part A coverage,…

Has Georgia Abolished Irrevocable Trusts?

2 years ago

The answer, like the answer to many legal questions, is maybe. Georgia has not outright abolished irrevocable trusts. However, O.C.G.A.…

Articles – Week of September 16, 2022

2 years ago

We regularly scour the internet looking for information relating to elder care, special needs and elder law. Although we review…

Cognitive Rehab May Help Older Adults Clear Covid-Related Brain Fog

2 years ago

By: Judith Graham August 5, 2022 Eight months after falling ill with covid-19, the 73-year-old woman couldn’t remember what her…

Spousal Refusal and Medicaid

2 years ago

One strategy used when planning for Medicaid eligibility is called "spousal refusal." It is authorized under 42 U.S.C. § 1396r-5(c)(3).…

When you might need an attorney’s assistance with a Medicaid application

2 years ago

If you care about making sure the application is filed correctly and processed swiftly, the you should consult with an…