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What Is Medicaid Planning for Nursing Home Care?
March 28th, 2024
Covering the exceedingly high costs of potential long-term and nursing home care is one of the primary concerns of seniors as they age. Planning ahead to address these expenses is the best approach for preserving assets and, in some cases, may help a…
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Can You Avoid Medicaid Estate Recovery in Georgia?
May 26th, 2023
Through the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (sometimes called MERP or MER), the State of Georgia may seek reimbursement from a deceased Medicaid beneficiary’s estate for long-term care costs paid to the beneficiary. In many cases, estate recovery…
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Do You Need a Lawyer to Get Medicaid for Nursing Home Care in Georgia?
March 30th, 2023
Many seniors eventually need nursing home care — and the cost can be astronomical. Fortunately, Medicaid may cover some or all of the costs. But getting Medicaid is not automatic, nor does everyone qualify. While you are not required to have a lawy…
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How Does a Burial Contract Affect Medicaid Eligibility?
January 31st, 2023
Seniors often consider buying a burial contract to pay for final expenses, to save loved ones from being responsible for the costs. While Georgia Medicaid rules for long term care benefits have a burial exclusion in calculating assets for eligibility…
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What Assets Count for Medicaid Eligibility?
November 29th, 2022
For elders residing in the State of Georgia, the Medicaid program often provides financial support for long-term and nursing home care. The program has eligibility limits based on income and assets of the elder. In many cases, a person who thinks the…
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Why You Should Make Sure Your Home is Protected Before Entering a Nursing Home
December 6th, 2021
Many aging adults eventually require a stay in a nursing home or another type of long-term care. Often, one of the resulting concerns is what happens to a person’s home if they enter a nursing home. Fortunately, there are legal strategies that can…
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Georgia Medicaid Treatment of Retirement Plans
November 3rd, 2020
Many Georgia seniors have hard-earned savings in retirement plans. When those individuals plan for their long-term care and nursing home needs, questions often arise about how retirement plan assets affect eligibility for Georgia Medicaid benefits fo…
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How Nursing Home Care Planning Protects Your Assets
October 3rd, 2019
Many aging adults require a stay in a nursing home at some point in their later years. Coping with the high cost of even a short stay creates emotional and financial strain for both the elder and their family. Anticipating these needs in advance can…
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5 Reasons Why a Will Is Not an Estate Plan
August 29th, 2019
Having a Will is extremely important. But a Will is not an estate plan. An estate plan is more comprehensive than a Will. Your estate plan accomplishes goals that your Will does not and cannot. 1. A Will Does Not Protect You During Your Lifetime. A t…
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How Does a Qualified Income Trust (Miller Trust) Help Medicaid Eligibility in Georgia?
August 2nd, 2019
Seniors applying for Medicaid to cover long-term care costs must meet both asset and income requirements to be eligible. If you are over the income limit, establishing a Qualified Income Trust (QIT) — also called a Miller Trust — may enable you t…
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