Navigating Medical Assistance was presented on June 13, 2017. The training dealt with the following information and can be viewed by clicking on each part.
Navigating Medical Assistance
Part 1 Navigating Medical Assistance
Introduction – Karen Winkowski, Manager, Harford County Office on Aging
Presentation by Angela Weber, Supervisor, Family Investment Long Term Care Unit, UM Upper Chesapeake Health
- Community Medical Assistance Overview
- Community Medical Assistance Income Limits
- Long Term Care
- Asset Limit for Long Term Care
Part 2 Navigating Medical Assistance
Presentation by Alex Pearson, Long Term Case Worker, UM Upper Chesapeake Health
- Documents Needed for Long Term Care
- Is the Community Home an Asset
- Can Spouse, Disabled Child or Caregiver continue to live in the Community Home
- How Life Insurance Affects Long Term Care Eligibility
- Can Life Insurance be signed over to a Funeral Home?
Part 3 Navigating Medical Assistance
Presentation by Nicole Wielepski, UM Upper Chesapeake Health
- Spousal Impoverishment
- Examples of Eligibility for Long Term Care Medical Assistance
- Spouses Income
- Shelter Expenses
- Spousal Allowances
- Trusts
- Assignment of Support Rights
Part 4 Navigating Medical Assistance
Presented by Angela Weber, Supervisor, Family Investment Long Term Care Unit, UM Upper Chesapeake Health
- Transfer of Assets for less than Fair Market Value
- Reminders and Side Notes
- Conclusion and Contact Information with Karen Winkowski