Public Benefits

Medicaid Changes for Seniors in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

There are a few major changes for elders in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. First, as discussed in numerous…

1 month ago

Recent Supreme Court Medicaid Case Does Not Change the Law

Recent Supreme Court Medicaid Case In Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (US 6/26/2025), the Supreme Court decided that two…

2 months ago

Improper Use Spoils Trust

Improper Use Spoils Trust Is it possible to spoil a trust by misusing it? The answer was "yes" in S.P.…

2 months ago

Planning for Adult Children with Disabilities

Planning for Adult Children with Disabilities Childhood Disability Benefits assist disabled children and adults who became disabled prior to age…

3 months ago

2025 Georgia Medicaid Transfer Penalty

2025 Georgia Medicaid Transfer Penalty If an applicant for long-term care Medicaid (e.g., nursing home Medicaid) transfers resources for less…

4 months ago

The ARC Fights to Protect Medicaid

Medicaid is critical for individuals with special needs. It pays for things no one else will pay for and it…

6 months ago

Medicare Secondary Payer law

Since 1980, Medicare pays after another responsible entity pays certain health care claims for Medicare beneficiaries. This is known as…

6 months ago

When Should I Take Social Security?

Many people want to know when they should apply for Social Security (assuming it still exists when you need it).…

6 months ago

What is the Social Security Fairness Act?

The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on January 5, 2025. Prior to passage of this new law,…

6 months ago

Long Term Care Services for Veterans

The Veteran's Administration (the VA) makes long-term care support available for qualifying veterans in several ways. VA Community Living Centers…

7 months ago