Posts by Miles Hurley
Nursing Home Medicaid for Individuals
Last week, we answered some of the most common questions about Medicaid planning for couples. Today, we’re focusing on Nursing Home Medicaid rules for individuals, specifically income limits and how they affect eligibility. What Is Nursing Home Medicaid? Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program that helps cover the cost of long-term care for those…
Read MoreMedicaid Planning – What does it mean?
People throw around the phrase “Medicaid Planning,” but what does it actually mean? First, when skilled nursing-level care is necessary, many families face the difficult question of how to pay the bill. Nursing homes in the Atlanta area cost over $10,000 per month! Even the most diligent savers find this difficult to sustain. Despite many…
Read MoreNavigating Nursing Home Medicaid in Georgia: What You Need to Know
As care costs continue to rise and people live longer, families often wonder how to afford long-term care for their aging loved ones. At Hurley Elder Care Law, we receive calls from concerned family members daily, seeking answers about care options, public benefits, and ways to pay for skilled nursing care. What do you need…
Read MoreChoosing a Life Care Planning Law Firm for Your Elder Law Needs
Last week, our team attended the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association’s (LCPLFA) annual conference in Florida. It was energizing to be surrounded by other Life Care Planning law firms that practice holistically and offer legal services, care coordination, and advocacy support for aging clients and their families. What Is Life Care Planning? Life Care…
Read MoreInconsistencies in Healthcare
February is Black History Month, a wonderful time to recognize the achievements of African Americans throughout history. In addition to celebrating this month, Hurley Elder Care Law thinks it is important to shine a light on some healthcare disparities often experienced by aging women of color as we conclude our Women and Aging blog series.…
Read MoreBuilding Your Support Team After Spousal Loss or Gray Divorce
This week, we continue our “Women and Aging’ blog series. Becoming single later in life—whether due to the death of a spouse or a gray divorce—can be emotionally overwhelming and financially complex. Women, in particular, face unique challenges. Studies show that widows experience a 37% decline in household income, while divorce after 50 (often called…
Read MoreThe Gender Wage Gap in Georgia
The gender wage gap is a persistent issue across the U.S., and Georgia is no exception. On average, women in Georgia earn about 82 cents for every dollar earned by men, with even larger disparities for women of color. While this gender wage gap affects women throughout their careers, its long-term impact is particularly damaging…
Read MoreSocial Security Fairness Act: What It Means for You
On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. This major change could positively impact the incomes of 2-3 million seniors across the United States, including retired teachers, nurses, and government employees. What Does the Act Do? The Act officially repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for certain…
Read MoreWhat makes us different?
We are thrilled to celebrate a record-breaking 2024 at Hurley Elder Care Law as we wrap up another year. This milestone marks our 19th year of providing dedicated elder law services to older adults and their families. What makes Hurley Elder Care Law different? Our mission has always been to deliver compassionate, holistic care and…
Read MoreElder Law Quick Facts 2025
As we welcome 2025, the Hurley Elder Care Law team wishes you a happy and healthy New Year! With the start of a new year come important updates to VA Aid and Attendance benefit amounts and income and asset thresholds for Nursing Home Medicaid. These updates are featured in our Elder Law Quick Facts 2025…
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