Estate Recovery - Coraopolis

Audience: Professionals working with consumers who may be eligible under Medical Assistance for nursing home, community based services and related hospital and prescription drug services. Examples include: care managers, hospital and nursing home discharge planners, and supports coordinators.

Date: Mar 18, 2010

Time: 9:00am-11:30am

Location: Embassy Suites
550 Cherrington Parkway
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 269-9070

Description

SESSION IS FULL!

The Estate Recovery Program recovers Medical Assistance (MA) payments from the probate estates of certain MA recipients. The workshop, which is geared for individuals working with clients considering long term care services, including home and community-based services, will provide an overview of the Estate Recovery Program including:

♦ What subjects an estate to recovery?
♦ Possible postponement of collection
♦ Which MA payments are recovered?
♦ Waivers
♦ Responsibilities of the estate
♦ Unadministered estates
♦ Responsibilities of the Department
♦ Pre-pay prior to death option
♦ What happens to the recovered monies?
♦ Long term care insurance
♦ What constitutes a probate estate?

Presented by representatives of the DPWs Estate Recovery Program, the overview utilizes a PowerPoint presentation and participants receive relevant Estate Recovery Program materials. It does not provide estate planning advice, but rather a general understanding of the Program as well as the opportunity for discussion.

There is no fee to attend, but preregistration is required. Registration deadline is 7 business days prior to the workshop. Registration includes continental breakfast and session. Call (717) 541-4214 with registration questions.

Important Information: Workshops begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Registration deadline is 7 business days prior to the workshop. A confirmation of your registration and directions will be emailed one week before each session. If you need special accommodations of any kind, please contact P4A at 717-541-4214.

Overnight Accommodations: Please contact hotel for rates and availability.