Public Benefits

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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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

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…

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