Transfer Penalty

NEW VIDEO: Medicaid – 2023 Financial Eligibility

We're just getting to the point where we're producing videos for EZ Elder Law. There are, after all, only so…

3 years ago

Marriage, Living in Sin and Common Law Marriage

Obviously, if you follow the law, get a license and have the event officiated, you're married. See O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1…

3 years ago

Transfer to Trust Subject to Medicaid Transfer Penalty

In Henderson v. Dept. of Health and Human Services (May 18, 2023), a Medicaid applicant transferred significant resources, including the…

3 years ago

Selected Georgia Medicaid Decisions

The following Georgia Medicaid cases were litigated outside the context of an administrative hearing, or were appealed beyond that point.…

3 years ago

2023 Georgia Medicaid Penalty Divisor Increases

On May 4, 2023, the Department of Community Health announced the new state-wide average nursing facility private pay rate increased…

3 years ago

Should I remove the Nursing Home spouse’s name from accounts when there is a Community Spouse?

When applying for Medicaid, the nursing home spouse (called the Institutionalized Spouse) is often a joint owner (or sole owner)…

3 years ago

Transfer Penalties and the Community Spouse

Some couples might consider reducing the size of the marital estate by giving their resources away. Frequently this is the…

4 years ago

Practical Considerations when Preparing Medicaid Applications

If you agree to file a client's Medicaid application as part of your representation, here are a few practical considerations.…

4 years ago

Transfer Penalties

Medicaid beneficiaries cannot “fix” eligibility by giving away resources. A transfer of resources without receipt of fair market value will…

4 years ago

Can I get paid to be a caregiver for a family member?

The answer is, yes, maybe. At USA.gov, there are tips for caregiver support including links to programs that could pay…

4 years ago