Medicaid

Can I get paid to be a caregiver for a family member?Can I get paid to be a caregiver for a family member?

Can I get paid to be a caregiver for a family member?

The answer is, yes, maybe. At USA.gov, there are tips for caregiver support including links to programs that could pay…

3 years ago
Who Can Apply for Medicaid?Who Can Apply for Medicaid?

Who Can Apply for Medicaid?

Who can file An application must be provided to anyone upon request and may be requested in person, by mail,…

3 years ago
Medicaid’s Obligation to Respond to a Medicaid ApplicationMedicaid’s Obligation to Respond to a Medicaid Application

Medicaid’s Obligation to Respond to a Medicaid Application

The Department must dispose of each application by a finding of eligibility or ineligibility, unless: (1) there is an entry…

3 years ago
Filing the Medicaid ApplicationFiling the Medicaid Application

Filing the Medicaid Application

Applicants seeking Medicaid must file a signed application with the Department. At this time, the application can be submitted through…

3 years ago
Right to Notices Regarding Medicaid from the Nursing HomeRight to Notices Regarding Medicaid from the Nursing Home

Right to Notices Regarding Medicaid from the Nursing Home

Carol and Wilbur Post are typical Elder Law clients. Carol married Wilbur more than forty years ago. Recently, Wilbur’s health…

3 years ago
Medicaid decisions should be available to the publicMedicaid decisions should be available to the public

Medicaid decisions should be available to the public

Both O.C.G.A. § 49-4-153(b)(1) and 42 C.F.R. § 431.244(g) require that all Medicaid agency decisions be accessible to the public,…

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Medicaid Applicants Have a Right to a hearing if eligibility is denied, improperly determined, delayed or terminatedMedicaid Applicants Have a Right to a hearing if eligibility is denied, improperly determined, delayed or terminated

Medicaid Applicants Have a Right to a hearing if eligibility is denied, improperly determined, delayed or terminated

Right to Hearing, Generally Medicaid applicants and beneficiaries are entitled to adequate notice of state agency actions and a meaningful…

3 years ago
Medicaid Must Be Administered by a Single State AgencyMedicaid Must Be Administered by a Single State Agency

Medicaid Must Be Administered by a Single State Agency

A single state agency must be designated to administer or supervise the administration of the State Plan. 42 U.S.C. §…

3 years ago
Medicaid is a co-operative Federal and State ProgramMedicaid is a co-operative Federal and State Program

Medicaid is a co-operative Federal and State Program

Medicaid is a cooperative venture of the state and federal governments. If a state chooses to participate in the Medicaid…

3 years ago
Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 8-19-2022Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 8-19-2022

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 8-19-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

3 years ago