Medicare or Medicaid? What Medicare Will Cover and When to Apply for Medicaid Picture this . . . Susie, who is 82 years old, fell, broke her hip, and was taken to the hospital. The hospital then discharged her to a skilled facility for rehab.…
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Georgia Nursing Home Medicaid: Setting up a Qualified Income Trust
Our last blog covered the top three things you should know about Georgia Nursing Home Medicaid. Coming in at #1 was: You likely don’t make too much money to qualify for nursing home Medicaid. This confuses so many families—and even professionals. …
Georgia Nursing Home Medicaid: The Top 3 Things to Know
Medicaid continues to be the largest payer of nursing home care in Georgia. The path to getting Medicaid, though, is confusing and cumbersome. We have addressed many of the questions about Medicaid through our blog and newsletter. It’s hard to understand exactly how the rules apply…
Expert Tips for Georgia Medicaid: How Mr. Smith Pays for His Wife’s Nursing Home Care
Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been married for 50 years. About six years ago, Mrs. Smith began showing signs of dementia. At first, Mr. Smith refused to acknowledge that there was any problem, but their children and church family finally convinced him to take her…