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Introduction to Medicaid

Introduction to Medicaid.

Friday, March 5 at 10am

Medicaid can be important to get you or a loved one the needed care to remain at home without worrying about the cost of care.   Understanding of the Medicaid process and issues involved is an invaluable benefit to those looking for assistance in accessing long-term, affordable home or institutional care. 
This presentation will be an introduction to Medicaid and what you need to know.

Topics to be discussed include, but not limited to:
Community Medicaid (Home Care).   
  1. list of the document that are required when applying for Medicaid 
  2. FAQ about Pooled Income Trusts.  
  • Community Medicaid Eligibility:  
  • Pooled Income Trust for surplus income (see attached FAQ).
  • Documents Needed (any questions about the documents on the list)
  • Medicaid Application and submission
  • Requesting home care after approval. 

 

  • Also "touch on" Institutional Medicaid (nursing home) and answer any questions people have .
  • If you have specific questions, please let us know ahead of time, if possible


Guest Speaker
Susan Marchesini, Medicaid Coordinator

Susan Marchesini has been a Medicaid Coordinator for over 20 years, working with elder law firms preparing Institutional (nursing home) and Community (home care) Medicaid applications for their clients. She assists with client’s preparation for Medicaid eligibility, gathering the necessary documents, preparing and filing the Medicaid application and assisting with the implementation of home care services. Susan also acts as liaison between the client and the Human Resource Administration or Department of Social Services and as the initial liaison between the Pooled Income Trust and client to get the process up and running when a client is applying for Medicaid home care services. 

Jessica Wilson is an estate planning and elder law attorney working in the Columbia Waterfront District of Brooklyn.  Jessica helps clients unravel their complicated feelings towards death, aging, and inheritance so they can put together a comprehensive estate plan.

Jessica Wilson, Esq. can be reached at   jwilson@jessicawilsonlaw.com


Suggested resources:
http://www.wnylc.com/health/1/

Susan Marchesini
MEDICAID COORDINATOR

10 Waterside Plaza, Apt 20B
New York, New York 10010
212-533-2230 (phone)
212-202-6069 (fax)




If you have specific questions you can email 
Andi at 
andi.gnps@gmail.com
or submit your question when you register.

This presentation is free and open to the public,
but you must register so we can contact you if there are
scheduling changes.

Good Neighbors of Park Slope does not advertise, endorse or promote any private business, however we frequently partner with local services to provide informational presentations to our community. Your contact information is never shared.

When:
Friday, March 5, 2021, 10:00 AM
Where:
Additional Info:
Category:
Informational
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
This is a zoom presentation. if you need help with zoom, please let us know before the event.
Cancellation Policy:
Please respect your host, as well as the other GNPS members who have registered, by cancelling your registration if your plans change and you cannot attend.
Thank you.
Capacity:
30
Available Slots:
14
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