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VA Announces Legal and Financial Planning Services are Now Available for Family CaregiversVA Announces Legal and Financial Planning Services are Now Available for Family Caregivers

VA Announces Legal and Financial Planning Services are Now Available for Family Caregivers

On April 25, 2023, the VA issued the following announcement: The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is introducing a new nationwide…

2 years ago
Medicaid Fundamentals – Rights Are Not ChangedMedicaid Fundamentals – Rights Are Not Changed

Medicaid Fundamentals – Rights Are Not Changed

One of the most fundamental, but often overlooked issues when planning for - or evaluating - Medicaid eligibility is this:…

2 years ago
VA posts regarding its Comprehensive Assistance for Family CaregiversVA posts regarding its Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers

VA posts regarding its Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers

On April 5, 2023, the VA posted (presumably to remind everyone) regarding its comprensive assistance for family caregivers. The VA…

2 years ago
VA Aid & Attendance Benefit Rates for 2023VA Aid & Attendance Benefit Rates for 2023

VA Aid & Attendance Benefit Rates for 2023

The new Aid and Attendance enhanced pension rates for 2023 are: Surviving Spouse $1,432 Monthly / $17,184 per year Single…

2 years ago
2023 Georgia Medicaid Eligibility2023 Georgia Medicaid Eligibility

2023 Georgia Medicaid Eligibility

Each year, most Medicaid eligibility limits are adjusted for inflation. The 2023 Georgia Medicaid income and resource limits are: SSI…

2 years ago
Pooled Trusts Currently Authorized to Provide Trust Services in GeorgiaPooled Trusts Currently Authorized to Provide Trust Services in Georgia

Pooled Trusts Currently Authorized to Provide Trust Services in Georgia

As of this writing, the following pooled trusts are authorized by the Department of Community Health to provide trust services…

2 years ago
ABLE AccountsABLE Accounts

ABLE Accounts

The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2013 (S. 313/H.R.647) was introduced in the 113th Congress by a…

2 years ago
Spousal Impoverishment Standards By YearSpousal Impoverishment Standards By Year

Spousal Impoverishment Standards By Year

The Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment allowances are updated annually. Below are some of the annual allowance figures we've saved. The most…

2 years ago
2023 SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards2023 SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards

2023 SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the 2023 SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards. Among the highlights are the…

2 years ago
Cash, Bank Accounts and Non-retirement Investments and MedicaidCash, Bank Accounts and Non-retirement Investments and Medicaid

Cash, Bank Accounts and Non-retirement Investments and Medicaid

Cash and Accounts Monetary resources can typically be liquidated within 20 days. These include cash, savings accounts, checking accounts, money…

2 years ago