Elder Law

Advice from Medicaid Caseworkers

We reached out to Medicaid caseworkers to see whether they had any advice for law firms helping Medicaid applicants. Not…

2 years ago

Articles – Week of September 2, 2022

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

2 years ago

How can I contact Georgia Medicaid?

There are numerous ways to contact Georgia Medicaid. We will list a few here: Online How to Apply (Georgia.gov) Georgia…

2 years ago

Appeals to the Court of Appeals – Medicaid

There is no automatic right to appeal from the Superior Court to the Court of Appeals. An application for the…

2 years ago

Medicaid Appeals to Superior Court

After exhausting all administrative remedies, the Applicant may file a Petition for Review in Superior Court. See O.C.G.A. § 49-4-153(c);…

2 years ago

Medicaid Appeals to the Agency

After entry of an initial decision, the Clerk must certify the record, including the Initial Decision and any tapes or…

2 years ago

Standards Used in Determining Eligibility

Medicaid eligibility determinations must be based on “ascertainable standards.” See J. Perkins, Issue brief: Appeal Rights and Medicaid Benefits citing…

2 years ago

The Record in Medicaid Cases

A record must be kept in all contested cases. 42 C.F.R. § 431.244 provides: (b) The record must consist only…

2 years ago

Advice from the Bench in Medicaid Cases

In preparing the original version of these materials several years ago, I spoke with one of the Administrative Law Judges…

2 years ago

Evidence in Medicaid Hearings

Same rules as non-jury civil cases The rules of evidence applicable in civil nonjury trials apply in administrative hearings. O.C.G.A.…

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