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Navigating the complexities of Medicaid, Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance, and alternative funding options is crucial for legal professionals working in elder law and estate planning. This Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course provides a comprehensive overview of Medicaid eligibility guidelines, application procedures, and strategies for funding long-term care without solely relying on Medicaid. Participants will gain insights into the intricate rules governing Medicaid asset and income eligibility, as well as explore alternative avenues such as LTC insurance, Medicare, State Partnership Plans, and Veterans Benefits. Through practical examples and case studies, attendees will enhance their understanding of the nuances involved in advising clients on long-term care planning and asset protection.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the current Medicaid eligibility guidelines and application procedures.
2. Identify exempt and countable resources under Medicaid rules, particularly for married couples.
3. Calculate income eligibility for both single and married individuals seeking Medicaid coverage.
4. Analyze the implications of the Medicaid lookback rule and its impact on penalty calculations.
5. Evaluate the role of gifting and estate recovery in Medicaid planning.
6. Explore alternative funding options for long-term care, including LTC insurance, Medicare, State Partnership Plans, and Veterans Benefits.
7. Recognize the criteria, coverage, and eligibility requirements for Veterans Benefits programs.
8. Apply strategies to navigate barriers to coverage and maximize benefits for clients requiring long-term care.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/26/2027
Status: Approved
CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska or are webcast from outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/26/2027
Status: Approved
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 hour(s) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/26/2026
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Credit Amount: 1.0
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Course Expiration: 12/31/2026
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Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/26/2027
Status: Approved
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.0
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Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
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Credit Amount: 1
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Course Expiration: 06/28/2027
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Credit Amount: 1
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Course Expiration: 06/28/2026
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Credit Amount: 1.0
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Course Expiration: 10/09/2026
Status: Approved
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Maryland attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Massachusetts attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Michigan attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/26/2027
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Credit Amount: 1.0
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Course Expiration: 06/27/2027
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Course Expiration: 06/27/2026
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Credit Amount: 1.0
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Course Expiration: 12/31/2027
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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/26/2027
Status: Approved
NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. The provider believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may quality for 60 minutes toward the annual NHMCLE requirement. New Hampshire attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.2
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 04/25/2026
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Credit Amount: 1.2
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Course Expiration: 04/30/2026
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Credit Amount: 1
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Course Expiration: 06/27/2027
Status: Approved
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Expiration: On Demand
Expires: 02/28/2026
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Credit Amount: 1.0
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Course Expiration: 06/26/2027
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Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
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Credit Amount: 1.0
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Course Expiration: 05/08/2027
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Credit Amount: 1.0
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Course Expiration: 06/27/2026
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Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Expires: 06/30/2026
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Credit Amount: 1
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Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
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South Dakota attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/31/2025
Status: Approved
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Law & Legal Procedure
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 06/26/2029
Status: Approved
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Credit Amount: 1.0
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Status: Approved
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1.0
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
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Colleen Bratkovich is a Partner at Zacharia Brown and practices in the areas of Medicaid Planning and Eligibility, Veterans’ Benefits, Asset Protection Planning and related Estate Planning and Estate Administration issues. She is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and is also accredited by the Veteran’s Administration to represent Veterans in their claims before the Department. Colleen is a frequent lecturer on Elder Law topics and has taught various seminars including continuing education classes for lawyers, accountants and nursing home administrators. She is an active member of NAELA and PAELA.
