Shannon Pawley, The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm Owner, acknowledges the confusion that exists about Medicare and Medicaid and makes the differences clear. 

DECATUR, GA, April ••, 2024: Shannon Pawley, Owner of The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm, has posted a new article on the law firm’s website entitled “Understanding The Difference Between Medicare And Medicaid,” in which Ms. Pawley draws attention to the end of each of the two words.

Pawley states, “Many people are unclear on the differences between Medicare and Medicaid. In fact,” she continues, “many people mistakenly think they are one and the same or at least somehow related. The two programs are only related in that they are both federal programs. However,” she adds, “unlike Medicare, Medicaid is a joint federal and state program. It is my intention here to clear up any confusion that you may have about the two programs.”

Pawley starts with Medicare. She explains, “This is the program that all employees and employers pay into during their working life.” She adds, “I like to explain Medicare by remembering to focus on the “care” part of the word. That’s because Medicare is federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older. It is the program that basically makes sure those 65 and older have insurance that gives them access to mainstream healthcare services, while simultaneously substantially reducing the financial burdens older Americans so often face.” She goes on the point out that, “Some people who are not yet 65 years of age may qualify and be able to get Medicare. Those who qualify for early Medicare are those with a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).”

As Pawley moves on to explain Medicaid, she writes, “again, turn your attention to the last part of the word: aid.” She elaborates, “Medicaid is a program that aids in helping to cover medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. As I mentioned above, Medicaid is a joint federal and state program.” She also states, “While the federal government has general rules that all state Medicaid programs must follow, each state runs its own program. This means eligibility requirements and benefits can vary from state to state.”

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About Shannon M. Pawley, J.D., LL.M

As the owner of The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm, Shannon M. Pawley and her entire team share a passion which focuses on being able to serve the legal needs of retiring individuals. In our firm, WE BELIEVE that people should not have to lose everything they’ve worked a lifetime to earn and that every person is an individual who deserves respect and the highest quality of life possible, regardless of age or ability.  We also believe that privacy and protection are the keys to personal peace. Born and raised in the Tidewater area of Virginia to a tightknit family with strong military service roots, Shannon learned from an early age the value of hard work and the importance of social awareness to ensure you always leave a situation in a better place than how you entered it.  In her junior year of high school, Shannon served as U.S. House of Representatives Page during the 101^st United States Congressional Session in Washington, D.C.  This experience exposed her to numerous new cultures and worldly issues.  Walking away from her experience as a U.S. House of Representative Page, Shannon knew that she wanted to pursue legal studies and be able to assist others in obtaining the best results available in difficult situations.

Shannon earned her undergraduate degree at North Carolina Wesleyan College and pursued a law degree from Michigan State University College of Law.  After obtaining her law degree and becoming a licensed attorney in Michigan, she continued her educational pursuit by acquiring a LL.M. (Master of Law) in Taxation from Wayne State University. After moving to Georgia in 2018, Shannon obtained her Georgia law license and has enjoyed being able to pursue her desire of ensuring persons are able to age with dignity, grace and independence.