Medicaid

2023 Georgia Medicaid Penalty Divisor Increases2023 Georgia Medicaid Penalty Divisor Increases

2023 Georgia Medicaid Penalty Divisor Increases

On May 4, 2023, the Department of Community Health announced the new state-wide average nursing facility private pay rate increased…

2 years ago
Should I remove the Nursing Home spouse’s name from accounts when there is a Community Spouse?Should I remove the Nursing Home spouse’s name from accounts when there is a Community Spouse?

Should I remove the Nursing Home spouse’s name from accounts when there is a Community Spouse?

When applying for Medicaid, the nursing home spouse (called the Institutionalized Spouse) is often a joint owner (or sole owner)…

2 years ago
State’s contigent interest in pooled trust sub-account ends when master trust retains funds, not when it uses themState’s contigent interest in pooled trust sub-account ends when master trust retains funds, not when it uses them

State’s contigent interest in pooled trust sub-account ends when master trust retains funds, not when it uses them

In the Matter of the Medical Assistance Pooled Special Needs Trust of Scott Hewitt (Iowa 2023), the State Medicaid agency…

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
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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 years ago