Medicaid Archives - Graceful Aging https://staging.galsnashville.com/category/medicaid/ Legal Services, PLLC Tue, 14 May 2024 17:31:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://staging.galsnashville.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Circle-150x150.png Medicaid Archives - Graceful Aging https://staging.galsnashville.com/category/medicaid/ 32 32 156508152 Will TennCare Choices pay for my Mother’s nursing home? https://staging.galsnashville.com/tenncare-pay-for-care/ Wed, 22 May 2024 12:17:53 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=3566 Last week we defined TennCare and how it applies to our clients. This week I want to go more in-depth with how TennCare serves Tennesseans with long-term care.  Many people believe that Medicare benefits will cover nursing home care once an individual is 65 or older, but this simply isn’t true. While Medicare covers the […]

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]]> 3566 Why You Should Move Before You Are Unable to: A Guide to Aging in Place https://staging.galsnashville.com/why-you-should-move-before-you-are-unable-to-a-guide-to-aging-in-place/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:16:49 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=5321 Aging in place is the ability to live in your own home and community independently, regardless of age or ability. It allows you to remain in familiar surroundings while maintaining a sense of autonomy. Planning ahead for aging in place is crucial to ensure a smooth transition and a comfortable future.  By getting informed about […]

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]]> 5321 Navigating TennCare/Medicaid: What You Need to Know https://staging.galsnashville.com/navigating-tenncare-medicaid-what-you-need-to-know/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:31:18 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=5167 Navigating TennCare/Medicaid: What You Need to Know What is TennCare? What’s the difference between that and Medicaid? How do you know if you’re eligible for it, and what can you do about it if you aren’t? Fear not, dear reader, we’ll answer all of those questions and more as we dive into what you need […]

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]]> 5167 How does someone get an inheritance from a trust? https://staging.galsnashville.com/getting-inheritance-from-a-trust/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:21:12 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=3794 What is a trust? Trusts are a legal tool that can be used for many purposes including estate planning, asset protection, and income tax minimization. Trusts are a way of managing property with the intention of protecting it so that it can be passed on via inheritance to future generations. Trusts establish a fiduciary relationship […]

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]]> 3794 How to Hire a Home Healthcare Provider in Middle Tennessee https://staging.galsnashville.com/elder-law-concerns-how-to-hire-a-home-healthcare-provider-in-middle-tennessee/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:36:00 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=1109 Many of our Nashville elder law clients wish to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. With the advances in medications, treatments, and home healthcare options, more people are able to stay in their own homes. Whether you are looking for a home healthcare provider in Middle Tennessee for yourself or a loved one, here are some great guidelines to follow:

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]]> 1109 Will TennCare take my house? A Primer on Estate Recovery https://staging.galsnashville.com/tenncare-estate-recovery/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:49:38 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=3633 Long-term medical care is expensive – but where does the money come from? This week I want to talk about TennCare Estate Recovery. Over the last few blog posts, we have gone over the benefits available to those who qualify medically and financially for TennCare Choices, Tennessee’s long-term care Medicaid program. We have also discussed […]

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]]> 3633 How do I qualify for Medicaid? https://staging.galsnashville.com/qualify-for-tenncare/ Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:07:31 +0000 https://staging.galsnashville.com/?p=3580 The post How do I qualify for Medicaid? appeared first on Graceful Aging.

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