MASTERING COMMUNITY MASSHEALTH
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Date: Friday, March 16, 2012
Location: Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Time: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Given the choice, virtually all ailing elders would prefer to remain at home rather than enter a nursing home. To help make that choice a reality for clients, elder law attorneys must tackle the complexities of community MassHealth. This program offers an in-depth exploration of key MassHealth community-based programs and fundamental concepts that have too often stumped practitioners and defeated clients’ hopes of remaining at home.
Hear leading community MassHealth experts demystify the elements of financial eligibility. Learn why program income “limits” are rarely, if ever, absolute bars to eligibility; how to calculate the deductible and, once it is calculated, how to meet it; which programs allow additional income disregards; when asset limits apply; how the waiver programs work; and more.
The presentation and materials review benefits and services available under the different programs and include a detailed “how-to” for each, addressing what, when and where to file, and how to counsel the client and family members to maximize benefits and services following approval.
Find out the ASAP’s role in the eligibility process. Learn how a geriatric care manager can assist at various points. Most importantly, take home suggestions for making this work as an integral part of your practice.
Who Should Attend:
Elder law attorneys seeking to learn about the community-based MassHealth programs most likely to assist senior clients in postponing/avoiding nursing home admission. Attorneys whose paralegals handle MassHealth applications may wish to have these staff members attend, as well. No prior knowledge of community-based MassHealth is required. Knowledge of nursing home MassHealth may be helpful for comparison purposes, but is not required. Basic knowledge of SSI-G and Veterans Aid & Attendance is assumed as panelists will mention these programs only in passing.
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Holly K. Harris, Esq., Chair
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Law Office of Holly K. Harris, Norwell |
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Paula K. Almgren, Esq.
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Paula K. Almgren, Attorney at Law, PC, Lenox |
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Kate Downes, Esq.
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Attorney at Law, Shelburne Falls |
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Emily B. Saltz, MSW, LICSW
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Elder Resources, Newton |
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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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Emily S. Starr, Esq., CELA
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Starr Vander Linden LLP, Fitchburg and Worcester |
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Jan M. Stiefel, Esq.,Senior Supervising Attorney
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Community Legal Aid, Inc., Northampton |
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Christine M. Tree, Esq.
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Attorney at Law, Fitchburg |
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Lisa Yorra, Community Outreach Manager
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Elder Service Plan of Harbor Health Inc., Mattapan |
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Liane Zeitz, Esq.
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Law Office of Liane Zeitz, Dedham |
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| S C H E D U L E / A G E N D A |
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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTORY REMARKS |
Holly K. Harris, ChairA
President-Elect MA Chapter NAELA
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| 9:15 |
INCOME ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS: "THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH INCOME FOR COMMUNITY MASS HEALTH.” |
- Getting to the Income Numbers
- Understanding Deductible Basics
Paula K. Almgren, Kate Downes & Jan M. Stiefel
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| 11:00 |
ASSET ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS |
- Under 65 vs. Over 65
- Alternatives for Reducing Assets (Client over 65)
- Practice Tips
Christine Tree, Liane Zeitz & Stephen J. Spano
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PROGRAM-BY-PROGRAM SPECIFICS |
- Key distinguishing element(s) including age, geography, services provided, asset limits, income sensitivity points, and practice tips
- MH Standard—Jan M. Stiefel
- Adult Day Health—Emily B. Saltz
- Home & Community–Based Services Waiver (HSBSW) Frail Elder Waiver—Kate Downes
- Community Choices—Kate Downes
- PCA Program—Jan M. Stiefel
- GAFC—Kate Downes
- PACE—Lisa Yorra
- SCO—Lisa Yorra
- Adult Family Care, Levels 1 and 2—Emily B. Saltz
- CommonHealth—Jan M. Stiefel
- Caring Homes/Caregiver Homes—Emily B. Saltz
- Medicare Savings Programs—Emily Starr
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PROGRAM-BY-PROGRAM SPECIFICS CONTINUED |
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WORKING WITH THE ASAP |
- How the ASAP Can Help
- How the ASAP Can Hinder
- How the Elder Law Attorney Can Help the ASAP
Liane Zeitz, Jan M. Stiefel & Kate Downes
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APPEAL CONCERNS |
| Christine M. Tree
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MAKING COMMUNITY MASSHEALTH PART OF YOUR PRACTICE |
- Solo Model
- Small/Medium Firm Model
- Role(s) for the Paralegal
- Role(s) for the GCM
- Developing Referral Sources
Panel Discussion, Stephen J. Spano, Moderator
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| Date: |
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Friday, March 16, 2012 |
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$200; $175 for Suffolk Alumni, attorneys admitted after 2010 and members of NAELA. The course materials for this program will be published electronically and will be emailed to you prior to the conference. If you would like to purchase a hard copy, there will be an additional charge of $35.00. Order by February 29, 2012 and it will be available for pickup at the program.
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| Walk-Ins: |
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Please call 617.573.8627 to confirm space availability.
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| Refunds: |
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There is a $15.00 cancellation fee for those who cancel before March 16, 2012. After that date, no refunds will be given.
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Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
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Approved for CLE Credit in RI, NH, VT and ME.
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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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