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Join CANHR in celebrating our 40 years of Advocacy on May 11th, in Oakland, California . Additional details to follow soon. Meanwhile, Save the Date! Updated Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 2024 Attorney Online Spring Training Series All are scheduled Wednesdays, from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. All webinars qualify for one and a half hour of MCLE credits. Sessions will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent to all registrants after the session. The price is $80 per session, or $220 for all three webinars. CANHR Legal Information Network Subscribers receive a 10% discount, contact frontdesk@canhr.org for a discount code – LIN subscriptions much be current. Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Medi-Cal Updates This session will focus on the momentous shift in the Medi-Cal eligibility landscape with the elimination of the asset test. Presenters will cover how to best advise your clients to make the most of the programs that are available and how to access them. This webinar will help you understand new policies and guidance issued by the Department. Presenters: Pauline Shatara, MA, CANHR Deputy Director & Josie Corporon, Esq., Chico Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Understanding Trust Income Rules After Elimination of the Medi-Cal Asset Test This session will focus on the treatment of Trusts after January 2024 Medi-Cal eligibility changes as well as California’s income rules. The presenter will review California’s trust regulations and Medi-Cal Eligibility Procedures Manual guidelines on how to treat income generated by trust assets when such income is received and distributed to or for the benefit of aMedi-Cal beneficiary. This webinar is vital for any estate planner working with Medi-Cal beneficiaries or applicants who may be able to avoid a share of cost. Presenter: Peter Stern, Esq., Palo Alto Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Navigating Change: The Impact of Eliminating Medi-Cal’s Asset Test on Special Needs Planning Explore the complexities of special needs planning following eliminating Medi-Cal’s asset test. This session will cover the foundational rules and strategic use of traditional planning tools, including (d)(4)(A) SNTs, Pooled SNTs, ABLE Accounts, and Third Party SNTs. It will also address the advantages of deploying an OBRA 93 Trust compared to other instruments. Through detailed case studies, participants will deepen their understanding of these tools’ practical applications in common scenarios, enhancing their capability to optimize client outcomes. Presenter: Kevin Urbatsch, Esq.,The Urbatsch Law Firm, P.C., Berkeley CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Updated Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 Celebrate CANHR’s 40th Anniversary! Join CANHR in celebrating our 40 years of Advocacy on May 11th, at Nile Hall in Oakland, California . Click the above graphic or HERE to see more details and purchase tickets or become a Sponsor. Thank you for your continued support! Updated Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 CANHR’s Lawyer Referral Service Need an attorney? CANHR’s Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is the only statewide referral service that deals primarily with elder law issues. Updated Friday, January 5th, 2024 New Developments Feds Release First-Ever National Nursing Home Staffing Standards OIG Finds Rampant Violations of Nursing Home Discharge Rules New Consumer Voice Podcast Focuses on Nursing Home Reform CANHR Welcomes a New Staff Attorney Updated Thursday, July 20th, 2023 Hospital Discharge Decisions Short hospital stays can be stressful for patients and families who often have to make quick discharge decisions under pressure. Learn more about your rights during the discharge process from CANHR’s Hospital Discharge Fact Sheet . Post New Development New Developments Feds Release First-Ever National Nursing Home Staffing Standards Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 OIG Finds Rampant Violations of Nursing Home Discharge Rules Monday, April 29th, 2024 New Consumer Voice Podcast Focuses on Nursing Home Reform Friday, April 26th, 2024 CANHR Welcomes a New Staff Attorney Thursday, April 25th, 2024 CANHR Consumer Educational Session on CalAIM ECM & Community Supports Friday, March 29th, 2024 Final Settlement Announced in State and Counties Suit Against Mariner Thursday, March 28th, 2024 Federal Legislation Introduced to Stop Medicaid Recovery Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 H.R. 7513 Introduced – Would Prohibit Safe Staffing Rules in Nursing Homes Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 Bombshell Study: Nursing Homes Have Staggering Hidden Profits” Monday, March 25th, 2024 CANHR to Sponsor/Co-Sponsor Five Bills Aimed at Fairness in Long Term Care Thursday, February 29th, 2024 Search for: Recent Posts Feds Release First-Ever National Nursing Home Staffing Standards OIG Finds Rampant Violations of Nursing Home Discharge Rules New Consumer Voice Podcast Focuses on Nursing Home Reform CANHR...