Medicaid
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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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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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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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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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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Last month, we wrote a blog that included helpful resources and popular questions our Hurley Elder Care Law intake team receives. Answering your Georgia elder law questions was a hit, so we wanted to share some more frequently asked Georgia elder law questions. Frequently asked Georgia elder law questions My mom has Alzheimer’s and has…
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Back by popular demand! We are thrilled to announce our NEW edition of Hurley Elder Care Law’s Nursing Home and Assisted Living Guide. Navigating the long-term care maze is complex and can become a full-time job. Our comprehensive 2024 Nursing Home and Assisted Living Guide is crucial as you make care decisions for your aging…
Read More The team at Hurley Elder Care Law would like to wish you a Happy New Year! With the new year comes changes in benefit amounts for VA Aid and Attendance benefits as as well as the income and asset thresholds for Nursing Home Medicaid. We make these changes available to the public through our Elder…
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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…
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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…
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