MEDICAID BOOT CAMP
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The
highly regard ed Elder Law of Michigan Medicaid Boot Camp is back this
spring! We have added Continuing Education (CE) Credit for Social
Workers to the curriculum.
Here's your chance to learn Medicaid basics for older adults from the beginning. Boot Camp covers key topics including:
- Rules governing who can qualify for Medicaid
- Non-financial eligibility requirements for the various Medicaid Programs
- How assets and income are treated in the Medicaid program and Key on-line resources
April 9, 2010 in Clinton Township or
April 19, 2010in Gaylord.
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ELDER JUSTICE ACT PASSED
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On March 21, 2010, The House of Representatives gave final Congressional approval tothe Elder Justice Act and the Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act aspart of health care reform legislation thus enacting what the non partisan 622member Elder Justice Coalition called, "The most comprehensive federallegislation ever to combat elder abuse, neglect and exploitation."Coalition National Coordinator Bob Blancato called the bills "signatureachievements within a landmark bill." The bill now goes to the President forhis signature which is expected later this week.Continue to article
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NOT ALL TAX SERVICES ARE CREATED EQUAL
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By Susan Peters,
JD, Volunteer Attorney
The Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors
Taxpayers take
heed. Not all tax services are equal . .
. or even necessarily qualified. No
matter who prepares a return, it is the taxpayer who is legally responsible for
what is filed with the IRS. While most of the estimated one million or more
people who provide tax preparation assistance do give good advice, according to
the Internal Revenue Service, there are those who for a variety of reasons do
not. New regulations, recently announced
by the IRS and scheduled to take effect in tax year 2011, are designed with
this in mind and are intended to crack down on the tax preparation
industry.
At present the industry is largely unregulated. This allows preparers with different
backgrounds, training and skill levels to charge for tax preparation services. Under the new rules, tax preparers will be
held to a uniform standard of performance and tested for proof of their
competence. Continue reading the article.
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COME CELEBRATE WITH US!
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 ELDER LAW OF MICHIGAN'S
JOE D. SUTTON CALL TO JUSTICE
AWARD LUNCHEON
AND OBSERVING OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Friday, April 30, 2010
12 noon
Country Club of Lansing
Please
join us for this milestone celebration!
David L. Shaltz, JD, Attorney at Law, Okemos, Michigan will receive the marquee award, the Joe D. Sutton Call to Justice Award. This award pays tribute to individuals who bring a passion and exuberance to fairness and justice, causes and other actions that help older adults realize the freedom to exercise personal choices about healthcare, living arrangements, supportive care and the activities that bring joy and meaning to life. Fundamentally, the Joe D. Sutton Award winner embraces Elder Law of Michigan's mission of protecting and promoting the rights, health and economic well-being of people as they age or with disabilities, through information, training, advocacy, legal advice and service.
Other 2010 Award recipients are:
John Schneider, Columnist, Lansing State Journal
Olivia P. Maynard, MSW
Julia Donovan Darlow
John (Jack) L. Martin, Jr.
State Sen. Bill Hardiman, 29th District
State Sen. Martha G. Scott, 2nd District
We are grateful to the following organizations for their generous sponsorship:
Abrams Law Firm
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Jackson National Life
Michigan Assisted Living Association
Miller Johnson
Sutton Advisors, PLC
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Tickets for the event are $65 perperson or a table for 8 for a special price of $450. Tickets to this event will benefit Elder Law of Michigan through the
Access to Justice Fund. To request an invitation or a sponsorship
package, please contact Alyssa Johnson at 517-853-2370, via email or register online here.
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ADVANCED TRAINING FOR ELDER ABUSE
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Training Targeted for Investigators and Other Law Enforcement Professionals
Successful investigation and prosecution of elder abuse
cases require special knowledge and expertise. Case preparation must take into
 account the unique relationship between victims and perpetrators and the
reality that victims may be unable to participate in the proceedings. Evidence
may be in the possession of agencies and entities which are unfamiliar to law
enforcement. There may be parallel investigations with differing roles and
goals. Issues of capacity may not be understood. Suspects may have legal
authority to act on the elder's behalf.
This interactive training will address the unique features
of elder abuse cases. Topics will include identifying sources of evidence,
meeting defenses including consent, proving capacity, undue influence, preparation
and case management strategies for successful prosecution, meeting the needs of
elderly victims, working with other disciplines and professions, and
understanding and meeting legal requirements.
The trainers will be Candace Heisler, former San Francisco Assistant District Attorney and Lt. Michael LaRiviere who spent six years as a Domestic Violence Liaison Officer with the Salem Police Department.
Training is FREE on Monday, May 3, 2010
8 am to 4 pm
Novi Police Department Training Center
45125 W. Ten Mile Road
Novi, MI 48375
To register call Ron Tatro, 1-877-200-4943 or register via email here.
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