Medicaid
As we enter 2026, the team at Hurley Elder Care Law wishes you a happy, healthy, and well-planned New Year. A new year often brings important changes in elder law, including updated VA Aid and Attendance benefit amounts and revised income and asset limits for Nursing Home Medicaid. To help keep families informed, we have updated our annual…
At Hurley Elder Care Law, we know how vital programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP (food assistance) are for older adults living in Georgia. The federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, has potential ripple effects across these supports, some immediate and some emerging. Social Security & Medicare/Medicaid The good news is…
In this month’s Hurley Elder Care Law blogs, we have already discussed Medicaid and ABLE accounts; however, another critical area impacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is nursing home care. The law brings both opportunities and risks for residents and their families. What’s Changing for Nursing Homes? No Federal Staffing Requirements for…
Change is on the way—and it’s BIG. In early July, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which President Trump signed into law. This comprehensive legislation combines tax reforms with major changes to public benefit programs like Medicaid, which many older adults, families, and people with disabilities depend on. While many provisions won’t…
Understanding Medicaid Estate Recovery: What It Means for Your Family Home One of the most common concerns we hear at Hurley Elder Care Law is: “Will I lose my home if I apply for Medicaid?” The fear often stems from confusion around Medicaid Estate Recovery—a program that can affect your assets after a loved one…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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