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Medicaid Planning: Exempt and Countable Assets

March 25, 2025

Thanks for sticking with us over the past few weeks, as we have explored Nursing Home Medicaid more deeply. We know it can feel overwhelming and complicated. We are sharing this information so you realize that you have options to protect your income and assets while getting necessary skilled nursing care. This is called Medicaid…

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Nursing Home Medicaid for Individuals

Nursing Home Medicaid for Individuals

March 18, 2025

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…

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Medicaid Planning

Medicaid Planning – What does it mean?

March 11, 2025

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…

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Navigating Nursing Home Medicaid

Navigating Nursing Home Medicaid in Georgia: What You Need to Know

March 4, 2025

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…

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Choosing a Life Care Planning Law Firm

Choosing a Life Care Planning Law Firm for Your Elder Law Needs

February 25, 2025

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…

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Inconsistencies i healthcare

Inconsistencies in Healthcare

February 18, 2025

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.…

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Spousal loss or gray divorce

Building Your Support Team After Spousal Loss or Gray Divorce

February 11, 2025

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…

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Gender wage gap

The Gender Wage Gap in Georgia

February 4, 2025

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…

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Challenges of Women and Aging

Women and Aging: Navigating Challenges, Empowering Futures

January 28, 2025

Aging is a universal journey, but it brings unique challenges and considerations for women. This blog, the first in a series by Hurley Elder Care Law, will explore the varied impact of aging on women and provide insights to help prepare for the road ahead. What’s the gender pay gap? Women’s economic security often bears…

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Social Security Fairness Act

Social Security Fairness Act: What It Means for You

January 21, 2025

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…

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