WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS  (5 MINUTES)

Introduction to Case Study  (15 MINUTES)
Our Course Co-Chairs will lay out the Case Study that will provide the foundation for discussions throughout the day.
– Brenna M. Galvin & Cathryn D. Reher

Medical Assistance – Eligibility Requirements and Asset Planning Strategies  (60 MINUTES)
With the Case Study as a guide, get the latest on categorical eligibility and financial eligibility for Medical Assistance Long-Term Care and Elderly Waiver. Understand how assets are categorized and counted towards eligibility, and learn about current asset planning strategies for single persons and married couples.
– Martha J. Amdahl & Kari Shogren

How to Prepare a Medical Assistance Application  (60 MINUTES)
Get clarity on how to complete a MA application and follow it through the process until the client receives an approval, all through the lens of the Case Study. Learn about when to obtain a MnCHOICES assessment, what goes on the application, what verifications are required and the timing of when to file.
– Samantha M. Dahling & Patty Dunlop

Special Considerations for Elderly Waiver Applicants  (60 MINUTES)
Many clients are opting to receive care at home or in assisted living facilities. Understand how to access Elderly Waiver benefits for your clients, practical challenges, and how to calculate the patient responsibility for applicants, with a special view through the Case Study of the complexities and opportunities of the program.
– Kathryn R. Fredrickson

Navigating the Elder Care Continuum  (60 MINUTES)
Clients often contact elder law attorneys when they are anticipating long-term care or in need of long-term care. Learn about the differences between senior housing options, issues plaguing long-term care providers and clients alike, and how to help your clients navigate through the maze to avoid or manage worst-case scenarios.
– Brenna M. Galvin & Cynthia K. Johnson, LSW

Housing and Moving and Discharge, Oh My!  (90 MINUTES)
What happens when clients are threatened with discharge from their long-term care provider? Gain familiarity with the laws governing housing providers that accept Medical Assistance as a payor source. Learn practical tips and pretermination efforts to avoid discharge and keep your clients out of a care crisis.
– Benjamin T. Kaufman & Suzanne M. Scheller

Conclusion and Wrap-Up  (15 MINUTES)
Our Course Co-Chairs will give their closing observations on the many issues covered throughout the course.
– Brenna M. Galvin & Cathryn D. Reher

$295

Other discounts that may apply:

• Season Pass Discount
• On Demand Bundle Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.