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These hour-long, free phone-based sessions are designed to help enhance the quality of life for caregivers by providing needed emotional, educational and social support.
Register for any TeleLearning Sessions by phone: San Antonio Area--871-7SOS (7767) or 1 (866) 390-6491 (toll-free) (Mon. -Fri., 8:30 a.m.- 4:45 p.m.); by email, or go to our website.
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January Sessions Listed Below Focus on Finances
01/08/13 (Tues) 2 p.m.:*"Medicaid Estate Recovery (MERP)" with Carlotta VannIn this session, participants will learn why there is a Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP) in Texas, who is affected by the program, which Medicaid programs come under MERP, program exemptions, and claims payment. Join us to get a better understanding of this program that affects so many.
*This telelearning session is FREE and open to all. To register, click here. Flyer for printing/posting
01/10/13 (Thurs) 7 p.m.: *"Planning Time Bombs - the Ugly Truth and the Silver Lining" with Lynn Shank of Texas Assurance Care  Planning for the future is a critical activity, but many put it off until tomorrow...which never comes. In this session learn to identify planning "time bombs," the elements that make up a solid plan, critical legal documents that need to be part of the plan, a look at "new retirement," and how to get started with the planning process. *This telelearning session is FREE and open to all. To register, click here. Flyer for printing/posting
01/15/13 (Tues) 12 p.m.:*"Spousal Impoverishment Protection Under Medicaid" with Janice Quertermous  In 1989, a Public Law was implemented in Texas to provide for the protection of income for a community-dwelling spouse and certain dependent family members when the other spouse is institutionalized. Join us for this important session to gain an understanding of how the Spousal Impoverishment Law may protect resources for couples when one spouse enters a long term care facility and is covered under Medicaid. *This telelearning session is FREE and open to all. To register, click here. Flyer for printing/posting
01/24/13 (Thurs) 7 p.m.:*"Medicare and Long-Term Care: Maximizing Your Benefits"with Evalyn Greb, LCSW  Many individuals believe that Medicare will pay for long-term care services. In actuality Medicare pays for limited services in the long-term care arena. Join this session to learn what long-term care is, what Medicare will cover, why it is important for the caregiver to know about these services, and how to find other resources to help with long-term care needs.
*This telelearning session is FREE and open to all. To register, click here. Flyer for printing/posting
01/29/13 (Tues) 12 p.m.:*"There's No Place Like Home: Using a Reverse Mortgage to Age in Place" with Annemieke Pike-Luckey  This session will provide an overview of the reverse mortgage and its features, its benefits and some disadvantages. It will cover requirements and responsibilities of the borrower, and how much one might be able to borrow and the types of payment plans. Special focus will be given to the importance of things to consider when making decisions about a reverse mortgage *This telelearning session is FREE and open to all. To register, click here. Flyer for printing/posting
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