Posts by Miles Hurley
Pride Month – Recognizing the unique concerns of LGBTQ+ seniors
Throughout June we see celebrations of Pride month. We honor LGBTQ+ voices and experiences and highlight some of the issues members of our community continue to face. Pride month is a great time to shine a light on the unique concerns of LGBTQ+ seniors. History of Pride Month In June 1969 a gay club, The Stonewall…
Read MoreStructured Family Caregiving
Family caregivers are the backbone of long-term caregiving in the US. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 38 million Americans spent 36 billion hours caring for adults with chronic, disabling, or serious health issues. Much of that care is provided by family caregivers and is unpaid. Recently, the state of Georgia become one of only…
Read MoreMen’s Health and Aging
As we celebrate Men’s Health Month and approach Father’s Day, we thought it would be the perfect time to discuss men’s health and aging. As men reach their 40s, 50s, and beyond, their bodies change and many start experiencing health issues for the first time. Men can often neglect their own health as they age…
Read MoreThe Discharge Process
Families often call us when their loved one is in a nursing home for rehabilitation services such as physical or occupational therapies. They have many questions about the discharge process and are concerned for the transition back home. The process often starts during a hospital stay when a team of medical professionals suggest a move…
Read MoreCan Medicaid Help Reduce Your Medicare Expenses?
Many seniors live on a fixed income and living costs continue to rise. The good news is there are Medicare Savings Programs that provide premium relief to those with limited income and assets. There are four different Medicare Savings Programs with the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program being the most robust program. What is the…
Read MoreWill I Lose my Home? Understanding Medicaid Estate Recovery
One of the most common questions our elder law firm hears when discussing Medicaid long-term care programs is “will I lose my home”? Families have heard the term ‘Medicaid Estate Recovery’ and are concerned because to most of us, our house is our most meaningful asset both emotionally and financially. Understanding Medicaid Estate Recovery can…
Read MoreCovid-19 Medicare Waivers to be Discontinued
At Hurley Elder Care Law, we navigate the complex rules and requirements of multiple state and federal benefit programs including Medicare and Medicaid so we can provide the most up-to-date legal plans and advice to our clients and partners. The Covid-19 public health emergency (PHE) saw the implementation of many different waivers by the Centers…
Read MoreI need a Qualified Income Trust to qualify for Medicaid? What steps are involved?
Have you recently discovered it is necessary for you or a loved one to put a Qualified Income Trust (QIT) in place to qualify for Medicaid? We introduced the reasons for a QIT in last week’s blog, but let’s dig a little deeper on the steps involved. First, the QIT must be established. The QIT…
Read MoreWhat is a Qualified Income Trust (QIT) and do I need one for Medicaid eligibility?
Last week’s blog discussed the return of Medicaid renewals and the danger to some recipients of possibly losing their benefits. We believe now is a good time to give a refresher course in the use of the Qualified Income Trust (QIT), or Miller Trust. Many people had this requirement waived under COVID-19 rules and are…
Read MoreAre you in danger of losing your Medicaid coverage?
The Department of Community Health recently announced that Medicaid eligibility redeterminations, or Medicaid renewals, would begin on April 1, 2023. These renewals have been suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. DFCS caseworkers will begin reviewing each case in more detail and determining if the Medicaid recipient is eligible for benefits. Medicaid recipients who…
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