Elder Law

Medicaid and Persons who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

With one important exception, States are required to provide Medicaid coverage to recipients of SSI. SSI, authorized under Title XVI…

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Mediaid Eligibility (in general terms)

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

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Origins of the Medicaid Program

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

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Medicare/Medicaid Relationship

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

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Has Georgia Abolished Irrevocable Trusts?

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

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Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 9-9-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

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Spousal Refusal and Medicaid

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

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Articles – Week of September 9, 2022

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

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 9-2-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

2 years ago