Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act (O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-1 et seq.)

3 years ago

An attending physician, treating physician, or other physician licensed according to the laws of the State of Georgia, after having…

Excel Worksheet to Estimate Effect of Gifting with Offsetting Promissory Note

3 years ago

Gifting is usually a last resort when creating a Medicaid Plan. The reason is gifts trigger a transfer of resources…

2022 Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Amounts

3 years ago

In 2022, the annual gift tax exclusion will increase from $15,000 to $16,000 per recipient. In 2022, the estate and…

Georgia Medicaid Application

3 years ago

Federal regulations require Medicaid agencies to afford individuals the opportunity to apply for Medicaid without delay. 42 CFR § 435.906.…

Medicaid: Income is not a Resource During the Month of Receipt

3 years ago

Sometime people assume monthly income counts toward the $2,000 resource limit. Assets (anything of value) are either income or resources. "…

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers Celebrates 2021 Caregiver of the Year Awards

3 years ago

The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) and Seniorlink recently announced its winners of the 2021 Georgia Caregiver of the…

Nursing Home Visitation Resumes

3 years ago

During Covid-19, nursing facilities were allowed to restrict visitation to prevent Covid's spread. A recent CMS letter to State Survey…

Gun Laws and Related Information

3 years ago

Many people have questions about guns and gun rights, especially as they relate to the elderly. The general answer is…

International Fraud Awareness Week

3 years ago

November 14 through November 20, 2021, is International Fraud Awareness Week. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr says: Scammers are constantly…