Learn the latest on Protecting Assets while Qualifying for Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security with this convenient, 24/7 On-demand Seminar and Complimentary Podcast. Register to obtain CLE and MCLE credit, online access to complete course and reference materials, and attend this on-demand seminar. YOU MAY LISTEN FROM ALMOST ANY TYPE OF COMPUTER OR IPOD. ACCESS TO THE RECORDING AND MATERIALS DOES NOT EXPIRE.

Benefits:

The federal government spends over two trillion dollars annually on elder care. The costs of healthcare & long-term care have dramatically increased in recent years for the elderly and disabled. Yet, only a small minority of clients possess adequate insurance and funding for such costs. There is an unprecedented need today for counsel fluent in asset planning and asset protection techniques to assist clients needing to qualify for government assistance. The faculty for this program features several national authorities on the subject, who will cover tools for developments on Medicaid & Medicare access, Social Security benefits, spend-down's, exempt vs. non-exempt assets, other government assistance, the effect of future medical expenses on government benefits, and the landscape of Medicare, Medicaid, medical expense planning, and protecting asset while qualifying for government assistance. Registration includes online access to course and reference materials that serve as a helpful guide to the numerous topics and techniques discussed in the program.

Agenda:

Protecting Assets while Qualifying for Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security CLE:

a. Essential Spend-down Techniques

b. Medicare and Medicaid Eligibility, Benefits, and Intake

c. Effective Wealth Preservation Planning

d. Qualifying for Government Benefits when Assets Exceed the Limit

e. Social Security Planning

f. State and Local Funded Benefits

g. Determining Ideal Timing to Protect Assets

h. Medicaid Asset Protection

i. Long-term Disability Benefits

j. Understanding the Application and Appeals Process

k. Exempt vs. Non-exempt Assets

Recorded Question and Answer Session

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Colleen Bratkovich practices at Zacharia Brown, where she focuses on Medicaid Planning and Eligibility, Veterans’ Benefits, and related Estate Planning and Estate Administration issues. Ms. Bratkovich is accredited by the Veteran’s Administration to represent Veterans in their claims before the Department. Prior to her legal career, Ms. Bratkovich worked at St. Francis Hospital and Three Rivers Health Plans, now part of United Health Plans. She is a highly sought-after lecturer on Elder Law topics and has taught various seminars including continuing education classes for lawyers, accountants, and nursing home administrators. Ms. Bratkovich can be heard broadcasting for several Elder Law Radio programs.

2. Ronald Fatoullah is a nationally recognized elder law attorney, with a focus on helping clients understand the legal and financial challenges of aging. A Partner at Meltzer Lippe, he has been honored by many organizations for his achievements and contributions to the senior citizen community and has an eight year inclusion as one of the “Best Lawyers”® in his state, in the fields of elder law; trusts; estates and a seven consecutive year inclusion as a “Super Lawyer”. Mr. Fatoullah lectures frequently to both the public and private factors on aging, elder law estate planning. His contributing articles may be found in the New York Times, Newsday, the Wall Street Journal, and various online publications devoted to senior citizen issues. He was recently named Co-Chair of the Financial Planning and Investments Committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of his state bar association and selected to serve on the Executive Council of AARP.

CLE Credit: Rossdale CLE is a national leader in attorney education and has trained thousands of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals.

Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.5 MCLE credits

Alaska Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits *

Arizona State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits**

Arkansas Supreme Court - Office of Prof. Programs for 1.5 CLE credits

California State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

Colorado Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal and Judicial Education for 1.8 CLE Credits

Connecticut for 1.5 CLE Credits

Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education *******

District of Columbia (CLE credits are not required)***

Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

Georgia Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Hawaii State Board of CLE for 1.5 CLE credits

Idaho State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.5 CLE Credits

Kentucky Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits

Louisiana Supreme Court Commission on MCLE for 1.5 MCLE credits

Maryland (CLE credits are not required)***

Massachusetts (CLE credits are not required)**

Michigan (CLE credits are not required)***

Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Missouri Bar for 1.8 MCLE Credits

Montana Commission of CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

New Hampshire for 1.5 CLE credits ****

New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits (per Rule 201:4)

New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

New York State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Ohio - Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Oklahoma Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits

Oregon Bar for 1.5 MCLE Credits

Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE Credits

Puerto Rico for 1.5 CLE credits (Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico)

Rhode Island Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.5 CLE credits

South Dakota (CLE credits are not required)***

Tennessee Commission on CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Texas State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Vermont Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

Virginia State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

Washington for 1.5 CLE credits

West Virginia for 1.8 CLE credits

Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 CLE credits

Wyoming State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

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* Members of the Alaska Bar Association may report 1.5 CLE credits for participating in this course as it has been approved by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions for 1.5 CLE credits.

** The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.

*** States that do not require CLE are indicated above. Rossdale does not apply for CLE in these states as CLE credit is not required.

**** The New Hampshire does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Continuing Legal Education requirement. Pursuant to NH Supreme Court Rule 53, this activity may be counted for up to 1.5 CLE hours.

******* Please include your DE Bar Number so a Form 4 may be forwarded to you after the course.

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