ELDER LAW INSTITUTE XV:
MAXIMIZING COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Sponsored with the Massachusetts Chapter of NAELA
Please Note: This course has already
been held.
Date: Friday, March 13, 2009
Location: Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Time: 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Home and other community based programs have been vastly under-utilized as a resource to assist elders in maintaining the least restrictive living arrangements. While many Elder Law attorneys have significant experience in obtaining MassHealth benefits for clients in skilled nursing facilities, a fewer number have experience in assisting elders with obtaining assistance (both financially and medically) that allows the elder to maintain the highest level of independence. Maximizing Community Benefits will focus on programs and benefits for elders whose living arrangements have them in places other than skilled nursing facilities.
This detailed program will provide you with the benefit of hearing from experienced practitioners who will present eligibility criteria (financial and clinical) for a vast array of programs. Presentations and materials will give participants the ability to begin the application process for their elder clients.
This program is designed for Elder Law attorneys whose clients struggle with financial and clinical needs as the elder strives to remain at home or in an assisted living facility.
Attend and Learn:
- The basic criteria, both financial and clinical, for eligibility for Community Based MassHealth programs
- How to obtain benefits for your client through the Community Based Waiver programs
- What Medicare pays for in the community
- What programs are available for elders in the community including PACE, Mass Home Care, Community Choice and Enhanced Adult Family Care
- How the Group Adult Foster Care program contributes to the financial cost of Assisted Living Facilities
- What veteran’s benefits are available for community care
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Francis X. Small, Esq.,
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President, MA Chapter of NAELA
Heaney and Small, LLP, Milford, MA |
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Paula K. Almgren, Esq.
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Paula K. Almgren, Attorney at Law, PC, Lenox |
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Lauren M. Keane, Esq.
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Moschella & Winston LLP, Somerville, MA |
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Leslie S. Madge, , Esq., CELA
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Leslie S. Madge, PC |
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Alex L. Moschella, Esq.
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Gosselin, Moschella, Kyriakidis & Tedesco PC |
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Diane F. Paulson
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Medicare Advocacy Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston, MA |
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Suzanne R. Sayward, Esq.
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Samuel, Sayward and Baler, LLC |
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Stephen J. Spano, Esq., MBA, JD, CELA
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Law Office of Spano & Dawicki, Saugus |
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Laura Silver Traiger, Esq.
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Ciota Starr & Vander Linden LLP, Worcester, MA |
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| S C H E D U L E / A G E N D A |
| 9:00 |
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS |
Francis X. Small, Esq., Chair
President Elect, MA NAELA Chapter
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| 9:10 |
MEDICARE IN THE COMMUNITY |
- Who Qualifies for Medicare Benefits over 65 v. under 65 and How to Apply
- What Medicare Benefits Can Provide to an Individual in the Community, Durable Medical Equipment, Nurses upon Discharge from Hospitals, etc.
- How to Tap into These Resources
- How, When and Whether to Appeal a Medicare Determination
Diane F. Paulson
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| 10:00 |
INTRODUCTION TO ELIGIBILITY FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS: FINANCIAL AND CLINICAL FOR UNDER AND OVER AGE 65 |
| Paula K. Almgren, Lauren M. Keane and Laura Silver Traiger
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| 10:35 |
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS-WHAT IS COVERED AND HOW TO QUALITY |
- PACE
Lauren M. Keane - Personal Care Attendants
Paula K. Almgren - Caring Homes
Laura Silver Traiger - Community Choices
Paula K. Almgren - Senior Care Options
Lauren M. Keane - Available Programs
Laura Silver Traiger
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| 12:00 |
AUDIENCE INTERACTION |
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| 12:30 |
LUNCH (on your own) |
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| 1:30 |
GROUP ADULT FOSTER CARE (GAFC) FOR FINANCING ASSISTED LIVING |
- Eligibility through SSI(g)
- Eligibility through MassHealth
Francis X. Small
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| 2:00 |
VETERAN'S BENEFITS |
- Outline of Veteran’s Benefits
- Certification of Attorney’s to Handle VA Matters-What Is the Process
- Veterans Health Benefits
- Other Benefits for Veterans
- Compensation
- Pensions
Lauren M. Keane, Leslie S. Madge and Alex Moschella
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| 3:15 |
ANALYZING AND APPLYING COMMUNITY BENEFITS-CASE STUDIES |
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| Date: |
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Friday, March 13, 2009 |
| Tuition: |
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Tuition is $199.00; $149.00 for Suffolk Alumni, attorneys admitted to the bar after 2006 and members of NAELA. Tuition includes course materials and refreshments. IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF YOU'RE PAYING WITH A CHECK:
Suffolk University processes checks electronically using the information on the check to create an electronic funds transfer. Each time you send a check, you authorize a one time transfer of funds to be electronically withdrawn from your bank account. You will not receive your cancelled check as Suffolk University is required to destroy the check after it has been processed. For more information please contact the Office of the Bursar at 617-573-8407.
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| Walk-Ins: |
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Space is limited. Registrations at the door are welcome, but please register in advance to reserve a seat and your written course materials or call to confirm space availability.
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| Refunds: |
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If for some reason you are not able to attend, you may send a substitute or call no later than the business day before to receive a refund less a $15.00 cancellation fee. Otherwise you will receive the course materials.
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Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
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This course will provide CLE credit in RI, NH, VT, ME.
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Special
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If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify us as soon as possible.
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| Scholarships: |
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Are available to any attorney or professional employed in public service, or unable to afford the tuition. For more information, call 617-573-8627.
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