Posts by Miles Hurley
Medicaid funded long-term care for those under 65
Did you know that long-term care services are not just designed for the elderly? In fact, 8.4 % of the US population under age 65 have disabilities and 17% of the people on Medicare are under age 65. Unfortunately, we see many younger clients who require the services provided by Nursing Home Medicaid, Community Care…
Read MoreNOW/COMP: Could this Community Medicaid Waiver Program Help You?
The practice of elder law includes providing services to the disabled including those who have been disabled since birth. This week, our blog will continue to explore community Medicaid programs for disabled individuals under the age of 65 who may need care in their home or in an institutional setting. Could community Medicaid waiver programs…
Read MoreAccessing care through Medicaid for those under age 65
Medicaid Care Programs Are Not Just For The Elderly Many people believe that attorneys that practice elder law only help the elderly population. We could not disagree more! We are ready, willing and able to assist people who need care of all ages. There are Medicaid programs for disabled individuals under the age of 65…
Read MoreMedicaid care programs for people under 65
Medicaid Care Programs Are Not Just For The Elderly Many people believe that attorneys that practice elder law only help the elderly population. We could not disagree more! We are ready, willing and able to assist people of all ages, who need care, determine if Medicaid care programs are a possibility. Over the next few…
Read MoreHome and Community Based Medicaid
Stay at Home Longer with Home and Community Based Medicaid Many families have a strong desire to keep their loved ones at home for as long as possible. For some, it seems impossible due to the escalating costs of in-home care. Many individuals fear that they will have no choice but to move into a…
Read MoreHow do VA Pensions and Medicaid work together?
How Do VA Special Pensions and Medicaid Work Together to Pay for Nursing Home Level Care? If you are reading this, then chances are that you or your loved one is a veteran or surviving spouse of a veteran. First, let us thank you for your service. We want to be sure that veterans and…
Read MoreThe Medicaid Look Back Period: What is it and Why Should I Care?
Have you heard the term “Medicaid 5-year look back period” and wondered how it could impact you and your loved ones? We receive many calls from potential clients who ask about the Medicaid look back period and worry they may have missed their opportunity to protect their assets and qualify for Medicaid. Luckily, there is…
Read MoreRace, Age and Healthcare
Over the past three decades, there has been a growing emphasis in the field of gerontology and aging studies to better understand issues related to diversity within and across racial and ethnic groups. This has resulted in a clear need for further scientific advances in the study of older adults from diverse populations. Your race…
Read MoreUnbefriended
Nancy lives alone and suffered a major stroke. She cannot communicate her medical wishes, does not have a Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare and her hospital care team cannot locate a friend or family member to help. Nancy has become “unbefriended”. In today’s world we are all familiar with the social media terms ‘friend’ and…
Read MoreShow Your Love
What better way to show your love and celebrate Valentine’s Day than to create your estate plan to make things easier on your loved ones? In last week’s blog we shared some theories as to why people put off this important task. However, even with our society’s fear of discussions on incapacity and death, these…
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