TIME | ITINERARY |
7:30 AM | BREAKFAST Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:00 - 8:30 | INTRODUCTION and REVIEW to the AGENDA |
8:30 - 10:30 | THE SOCIAL SYSTEM General Introduction Federal vs State Systems Social Security System Retirement Survivors Disability Medicare System Supplemental Security Income Qualifications: Medical, Work, Financial Dependent Children vs Independent Children Medicaid How to protect social benefits How parents affect social benefits for their disabled child |
10:30 -11:00 | WAIVER PROGRAMS What is a waiver program? Why are they important?s The Major Waiver Programs Home and Community Based Services (HCS) Community Living Assistant Service Support (CLASS) Medically Dependent Children's Program (MDCP) How to enroll in a waiver program |
11:00 -12:00 | THE ESTATE PLANNING AND LEGAL PROCESS What is a Last Will and Testament? Who needs a Will? What is Probate? What is a Special Needs Trust? Who needs a Special Needs Trust? |
12:00 -1:00 | LUNCH |
1:00 -3:30 | GUEST SPEAKER PANEL Employment, Day Habilitation and Residential Providers Q & A |
3:30 - 3:45 | BREAK |
3:45 - 4:30 | GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION - ATTORNEY AT LAW |
4:30 - 5:00 | REVIEW HOMEWORK Q & A |