Resource Eligibility

Selected Georgia Medicaid Decisions

The following Georgia Medicaid cases were litigated outside the context of an administrative hearing, or were appealed beyond that point.…

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Callinan Letter to Kryglik – Cash Loans Must Be Legally Valid Under State Law

July 18, 2011 Paul A. Kryglik, Director Office of Regulations Social Security Administration 6401 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21235 Re:…

2 years ago

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

Medicaid Fundamentals – Rights Are Not Changed

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

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2023 Georgia Medicaid Eligibility

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 Medicaid

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

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