Georgia Medicaid Estate Recovery Changes

3 years ago

As of December 21, 2021, Georgia has changed its Estate Recovery Program rules under Title 49 O.C.G.A. § 49-4-147.1. This…

Georgia Medicaid Renewals Extended Again

3 years ago

As of December 15, 2021, Georgia Medicaid renewals have been extended again due to Covid-19.

Medicare Supplement Policies for Individuals Under 65

3 years ago

In Georgia and 26 other states, insurers that sell Medicare supplement insurance must also sell those policies to individuals under…

Arc of the United States Virtual Program Library

3 years ago

The Arc of the United States has posted more than 40 video programs designed to provide online activities for individuals…

2022 Spousal Impoverishment Standards

3 years ago

The standards for the 2022 Community Spouse Resource Allowance and Community Spouse Monthly Income Allowance have been updated in the…

News Roundup – December 8, 2021

3 years ago

General News Sources: NAELA member Janet Colliton, CELA, wrote Eligible Charity Distribution can reduce taxes Lack of special ed teachers…

HIPAA Permitted Disclosures

3 years ago

The HIPAA privacy rule is not absolute. It recognizes that certain disclosures are beneficial, such as those where information must…

Olmstead Decision

3 years ago

The Olmstead case was brought by two Georgia women whose disabilities include mental retardation and mental illness. At the time…

Standby Guardians

3 years ago

A parent or a guardian (each a “designated individual”) may appoint a standby guardian of a minor. O.C.G.A. § 29-2-10.…