Theoretically, Medicaid should be simple. It’s anything but simple. Also, theoretically, the Medicaid program should be administered in the best interests of Medicaid recipients. 42 C.F.R. § 435.902. Anyone who has worked on more than a few Medicaid applications knows otherwise. Still that’s what federal law requires. 42 U.S.C. § 1396a(a)(19) must “provide that State […]
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Taking over a case started by someone else is never my preference. It’s far easier to do something correctly the first time. So what do you do when you’re brought in to fix a case. You pray! First, if someone hires you and no decision has been made, review the file. If there is an […]
in Hall v. Davis Lawn Care Service, Inc., 314 Ga. 488 (S22G0019 8/23/2022), the Supreme Court unravelled some messy litigation where a conservator was appointed for a minor, but was deemed by the lower courts as having forfeited his exclusive power to bring, defend or participate in legal proceedings for his ward pursuant to OCGA […]
The answer is, yes, maybe. At USA.gov, there are tips for caregiver support including links to programs that could pay you to serve as a family caregiver. That site offers the following insight: A caregiver helps a person with special medical needs in performing daily activities. Tasks include shopping for food and cooking, cleaning the […]
Below is an exemplar consent to a criminal background check. These are required in most guardianship cases and some probate cases.
In Carpenter v. Carpenter, 276 Ga. 746 (2003), Gloria and Steven Carpenter appealed an order dismissing their Caveat to the Will of Everett “Leroy” Carpenter. The Probate Court had referred the case to Superior Court where the dismissal occurred. In reversing the decision below, the Georgia Supreme Court held “Probate courts have the exclusive jurisdiction […]
Who can file An application must be provided to anyone upon request and may be requested in person, by mail, telephone, facsimile, secure e-mail, or at any designated agency. ABD Manual 2050-1. Anyone may apply for Medicaid benefits, including the following: The individual requesting assistance; A personal representative (PR) acting on behalf of the applicant. […]
The Department must dispose of each application by a finding of eligibility or ineligibility, unless: (1) there is an entry in the case record that the applicant voluntarily withdrew the application, and that the Department sent a notice confirming his decision; (2) there is a supporting entry in the case record that the applicant has […]
Applicants seeking Medicaid must file a signed application with the Department. At this time, the application can be submitted through the Georgia Medicaid Gateway, through a portal at the nursing home, by visiting a local DFCS office, or through a centralized number. The initial phase of process is complete when an eligibility determination notice is […]