| 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 |
