TennCare Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/tenncare/ Legal Services, PLLC Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:11:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.galsnashville.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Circle-150x150.png TennCare Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/tenncare/ 32 32 156508152 Will TennCare Choices pay for my Mother’s nursing home? https://www.galsnashville.com/tenncare-pay-for-care/ Wed, 22 May 2024 12:17:53 +0000 https://www.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://www.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://www.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://www.galsnashville.com/navigating-tenncare-medicaid-what-you-need-to-know/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:31:18 +0000 https://www.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 Understanding the Benefits and Process of Miller Trusts in Tennessee https://www.galsnashville.com/understanding-the-benefits-and-process-of-miller-trusts-in-tennessee/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:43:30 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5163 Aging often comes with increased healthcare costs and healthcare costs impact everyone—regardless of income level. Miller Trusts are a legal tool that helps individuals with high income qualify for Medicaid long-term care benefits. With a Miller Trust in Tennesee, you can become eligible for TennCare even if you are over the “income cap” set by […]

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]]> 5163 How to Hire a Home Healthcare Provider in Middle Tennessee https://www.galsnashville.com/elder-law-concerns-how-to-hire-a-home-healthcare-provider-in-middle-tennessee/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:36:00 +0000 https://www.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 Protect Your Stimulus Payment! https://www.galsnashville.com/stimulus-protections/ Sun, 24 Jan 2021 04:42:01 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=867 At the end of 2020, Congress approved new stimulus payments for most Americans. Stimulus payments by direct deposit are already going out. The Treasury Department is sending others by check or debit cards in the mail. Under President Biden, we may see more stimulus payments coming as well.

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