2017 Fall Elder Law and Disability Rights Conference Registration
ELDER LAW & DISABILITY RIGHTS SECTION
2017 Fall Elder Law & Disability Rights Conference and Annual Meeting DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City Oct. 4-Oct. 6, 2017
•
REGISTER ONLINE AT https://www.etouches.com/elder17 •
Limited on-site conference registrations are accepted
•
Hotel registration information is on the following pages,
(payable by check or money order only, no cash).
but hotel registration must be made DIRECTLY with the
•
The Section Annual Meeting will be held on October 5.
hotel, and cannot be made with the State Bar.
•
Scholarships available, see connect.michbar.org/elderlaw
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
9:00 A.M.
VA CLE Program to Maintain Accreditation [Special Registration Required] Karen B. McIntyre, R.N., VA Accredited Agent, President Veterans Information Services, Inc. - (VIS), Co-creator of VisPro Veterans Benefits Software, Co-founder of Veterans Advocates Group of America, LLC - (VAGA)
12:30-1:15 P.M. LUNCH 1:30 P.M.
What a difference a year makes! A National perspective on how the ABLE Act has altered the special needs planning landscape. Blaine P. Brockman, Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A. Dublin, Ohio
2:45 P.M. Networking Break Snack Sponsored by Durand Senior Care & Rehab, Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab, and Fisher Senior Care & Rehab 3:15 P.M.
A - Understanding Section 8 housing and making it part of the mix for special needs an elder life planning. Blaine P. Brockman, Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A. Dublin, Ohio B - VA Client Assessment with Case Study and Open Forum Karen B. McIntyre, R.N., VA Accredited Agent, President Veterans Information Services, Inc
4:25 P.M.
A - Medicaid Eligibility and Spousal Impoverishment within the MI Choice Waiver Elizabeth A. Gallagher, MPA, Manager, Home and Community Based Services Section Long Term Care Services Division Bureau of Medicaid Policy and Health System Innovation, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services B - Mom Always Liked You Best: Mediating ElderLaw Cases Zena D. Zumeta, Mediation Training and Consultation Institute, Ann Arbor
5:30 P.M.
ADJOURN FOR THE DAY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:30 A.M.
BREAKFAST
8:45 A.M.
A - What’s an attorney to do? Strategies fighting elder exploitation. Blaine P. Brockman, Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A. Dublin, Ohio
B - Care Advocacy: A View From The Trenches for the Elder Fall Conference Harley D. Manela, Mall Malisow & Cooney PC, Farmington Hills; Norman S. Harrison, Law office of Norman Harrison, Saginaw
10:00 A.M.
A - A Lawyer’s Guide to Advocacy in the Age of Medicaid Managed Long Term Care Alison Hirschel, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, Lansing; Daniel Wojciak. Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, Lansing
B - PACE Southeast Michigan La’Tina Wright, Community Outreach Liaison, PACE Southeast Michigan
11:00 A.M. Networking Break 11:20 A.M.
A - Resident Protections under the New NF Regulations Salli Pung, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, Lansing
12:30 P.M.
1:45 P.M.
B -Judges Panel LUNCH /ELDRS ANNUAL MEETING (Annual Meeting free to attend, does not include meals or
other programming)
A - Retirement Benefits Payable to a Trust, or Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? Nancy Welber, Nancy H. Welber PC, Farmington Hills
B - Recent Changes in Social Security Disability/SSI Practice Lewis M. Seward, Seward, Tally & Piggott, P.C., Bay City
3:00 P.M.
A - Medicaid Eligibility and Retirement Benefits: Would You Prefer the Rock or the Hard Place? Nancy Welber, Nancy H. Welber PC, Farmington Hills
B - Cyber Protection - What to do to reduce your risk and what you should have in
event does occur.
place if a
Cyber
Jeff Elble, Paul Goebel Group; Matthew Sullivan, IT Resources Matt Jensen, Travelers Insurance 4:10 P.M. Networking Break 4:30 P.M.
Medicaid Un-program: Fast-paced, interactive discussion on hot topics for elder attorneys, advocates, and ombudsmen
Amy Tripp, Chalgian & Tripp PLLC, Jackson; David Shaltz, Chalgian & Tripp PLLC, East Lansing; Gregory Kish, John A. Scott, PC, Traverse City; Sara Schimke, Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC, Southfield 5:30 P.M.
ADJOURN FOR THE DAY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
7:30 A.M.
BREAKFAST
8:30 A.M. I’ll Be Your Huckleberry: Learning to Love Litigation Douglas Chalgian, Chalgian & Tripp PLLC, East Lansing 9:45 A.M.
A -Elder Abuse Investigation and prosecution-Taking it to the next level - Part I Scott Teter, First Assistant Corporate Oversight Division-Criminal, Michigan Department of Attorney General, Corporate Oversight Division; Trisha Gerard, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office; Ryan Painter from the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan Elder Justice Project.
B - Legislative Review Speakers to be Announced
10:45 A.M. Networking Break 11:00 A.M.
A - Elder Abuse Investigation and prosecution-Taking it to the next level - Part II Scott Teter, First Assistant Corporate Oversight Division-Criminal, Michigan Department of Attorney General, Corporate Oversight Division; Trisha Gerard, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office; Ryan Painter from the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan Elder Justice Project.
B - The Department of Insurance and Financial Services: We’re Here to Help Lisa L. Ross, Consumer Outreach Coordinator, Office of Consumer Services
12:00 P.M.
ADJOURN SEMINAR (LUNCH ON OWN)
ELDER LAW & DISABILITY RIGHTS SECTION 2017 Fall Elder Law & Disability Rights Conference DoubleTree Hotel, Bay City October 4-6, 2017
CONFERENCE FEES
PLEASE MARK THE SESSIONS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. (ONLY CHOOSE ONE PER TIME SLOT)
Cost BEFORE September 1
ELDRS, Probate, or Consumer Law Section Member ...................... $250 Non-section member..................................................................... $300 Non-lawyer, student, or first time registrant .................................... $175 Annual Meeting ONLY (Does not include meals or other programming) .... FREE Judges ....................................................................................... FREE Judges MUST register by mail option to receive this rate.
Wednesday, October 4
PRINTED MATERIALS IN BINDER ................................. $50 Electronic materials will be provided to registrants at no charge NOTE: Materials for VA CLE will be electronic only. No print materials for the VA CLE. AFTER September 1 Late fee for registering after September 1, 2017 ................ ...........add $25
VA CLE ACCREDITATION FEE CLE registration for those attending ELDRS Conference.................... $50 Attending CLE ONLY (Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) ............................ $150 NOTE: Materials for VA CLE will be electronic only. No print materials for the VA CLE.
DEADLINE TO PREREGISTER: Sept. 27, 2017
TOTAL: $_________
SPECIAL DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS If you have special dietary considerations, please indicate: VEGETARIAN VEGAN GLUTEN FREE
MATERIALS
Electronic materials for the Fall 2017 Conference will be available online 7 days before the conference. If you purchase print materials, they will be availlable at the conference. (Materials must be purchased in advance to guarantee availability.)
REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE ONE OF TWO WAYS
9:00 A.M.
VA CLE Program to maintain accreditation [Special Registration $50]
12:30 P.M.
LUNCH
1:30 P.M.
What a difference a year makes!
3:15 P.M.
A - Understanding Section 8 housing B - VA Client Assessment with Case Study and Open Forum
4:25 P.M.
A - Medicaid Eligibility and Spousal Impoverishment within the MI Choice Waiver B - Mom Always Liked You Best: Mediating ElderLaw Cases
7:30 A.M.
BREAKFAST
8:45 A.M.
A - What’s an attorney to do? Strategies fighting elder exploitation. B - Care Advocacy: A View From The Trenches for the Elder Fall Conference
10:00 A.M.
A - A Lawyer’s Guide to Advocacy in the Age of Medicaid Managed Long Term Care B - PACE Southeast Michigan
11:20 A.M.
A - Resident Protections under the New NF Regulations B -Judges Panel
12:30 P.M.
LUNCH /ELDRS ANNUAL MEETING
1:45 P.M.
A - Retirement Benefits Payable to a Trust, or Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?
B - Recent Changes in Social Security Disability/SSI Practice
3:00 P.M.
A - Medicaid Eligibility and Retirement Benefits: Would You Prefer the Rock or the Hard Place? B - Cyber Protection - What to do to reduce your risk and what you should have in place if a Cyber event does occur.
4:30 P.M.
Medicaid Un-program: Fast-paced, interactive discussion on hot topics for elder attorneys, advocates, and ombudsmen
Mail your check & completed registration form to: State Bar of Michigan, Attn: Seminar Registration Michael Franck Building, 306 Townsend Street, Lansing, MI 48933
Friday, October 6
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information, contact Angela Hentkowski at ahentkowski@ stewardsheridan.com or 906-485-6311. On-site conference registrations (payable by check or money order only, no cash) will be accepted, but there is no guarantee of accommodations.
P #:___________________
Name:________________________________________________
Your Firm:_____________________________________________
Law School (if student):___________________________________
Thursday, October 5
Online: registering with credit/debit card? Visit https://www.etouches.com/elder17
To reserve your room, go online at http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/ personalized/M/MBSBCDT-ELD-20171003/index.jhtml utilizing group code ELD.
Registration
7:30 A.M.
BREAKFAST
8:30 A.M.
I’ll Be Your Huckleberry: Learning to Love Litigation
9:45 A.M.
A -Elder Abuse Investigation and prosecution-Taking it to the next level - Part I B - Legislative Review
11:00 A.M.
A - Elder Abuse Investigation and prosecution-Taking it to the next level - Part II B - The Department of Insurance and Financial Services: We’re Here to Help
Address:______________________________________________
City:________________________ State: ____ Zip: _________
Telephone: ( _____ ) ______________________
E-mail Address:_________________________________________
Enclosed is check # ________________ for $_________________ Please make check payable to: State Bar of Michigan Registering with credit/debit card? Visit https://www.etouches.com/ elder17
CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations must be received at least 48 business hours before the start of the event and registration refunds are subject to a $20 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be received in writing by e-mail (tbellinger@michbar. org), fax (517-372-5921 ATTN: Tina Bellinger), or by U.S. mail (306 Townsend St., Lansing, MI 48933 ATTN: Tina Bellinger). No refunds will be made for requests received after that time. Refunds will be issued in the same form payment was made. Please allow two weeks for processing. Registrants who cancel will not receive seminar materials.
2017 Fall Elder Law & Disability Rights Conference and Annual Meeting DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City Oct. 4-Oct. 6, 2017
•
REGISTER ONLINE AT https://www.etouches.com/elder17 •
Limited on-site conference registrations are accepted
•
Hotel registration information is on the following pages,
(payable by check or money order only, no cash).
but hotel registration must be made DIRECTLY with the
•
The Section Annual Meeting will be held on October 5.
hotel, and cannot be made with the State Bar.
•
Scholarships available, see connect.michbar.org/elderlaw
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
9:00 A.M.
VA CLE Program to Maintain Accreditation [Special Registration Required] Karen B. McIntyre, R.N., VA Accredited Agent, President Veterans Information Services, Inc. - (VIS), Co-creator of VisPro Veterans Benefits Software, Co-founder of Veterans Advocates Group of America, LLC - (VAGA)
12:30-1:15 P.M. LUNCH 1:30 P.M.
What a difference a year makes! A National perspective on how the ABLE Act has altered the special needs planning landscape. Blaine P. Brockman, Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A. Dublin, Ohio
2:45 P.M. Networking Break Snack Sponsored by Durand Senior Care & Rehab, Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab, and Fisher Senior Care & Rehab 3:15 P.M.
A - Understanding Section 8 housing and making it part of the mix for special needs an elder life planning. Blaine P. Brockman, Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A. Dublin, Ohio B - VA Client Assessment with Case Study and Open Forum Karen B. McIntyre, R.N., VA Accredited Agent, President Veterans Information Services, Inc
4:25 P.M.
A - Medicaid Eligibility and Spousal Impoverishment within the MI Choice Waiver Elizabeth A. Gallagher, MPA, Manager, Home and Community Based Services Section Long Term Care Services Division Bureau of Medicaid Policy and Health System Innovation, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services B - Mom Always Liked You Best: Mediating ElderLaw Cases Zena D. Zumeta, Mediation Training and Consultation Institute, Ann Arbor
5:30 P.M.
ADJOURN FOR THE DAY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:30 A.M.
BREAKFAST
8:45 A.M.
A - What’s an attorney to do? Strategies fighting elder exploitation. Blaine P. Brockman, Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A. Dublin, Ohio
B - Care Advocacy: A View From The Trenches for the Elder Fall Conference Harley D. Manela, Mall Malisow & Cooney PC, Farmington Hills; Norman S. Harrison, Law office of Norman Harrison, Saginaw
10:00 A.M.
A - A Lawyer’s Guide to Advocacy in the Age of Medicaid Managed Long Term Care Alison Hirschel, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, Lansing; Daniel Wojciak. Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, Lansing
B - PACE Southeast Michigan La’Tina Wright, Community Outreach Liaison, PACE Southeast Michigan
11:00 A.M. Networking Break 11:20 A.M.
A - Resident Protections under the New NF Regulations Salli Pung, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, Lansing
12:30 P.M.
1:45 P.M.
B -Judges Panel LUNCH /ELDRS ANNUAL MEETING (Annual Meeting free to attend, does not include meals or
other programming)
A - Retirement Benefits Payable to a Trust, or Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? Nancy Welber, Nancy H. Welber PC, Farmington Hills
B - Recent Changes in Social Security Disability/SSI Practice Lewis M. Seward, Seward, Tally & Piggott, P.C., Bay City
3:00 P.M.
A - Medicaid Eligibility and Retirement Benefits: Would You Prefer the Rock or the Hard Place? Nancy Welber, Nancy H. Welber PC, Farmington Hills
B - Cyber Protection - What to do to reduce your risk and what you should have in
event does occur.
place if a
Cyber
Jeff Elble, Paul Goebel Group; Matthew Sullivan, IT Resources Matt Jensen, Travelers Insurance 4:10 P.M. Networking Break 4:30 P.M.
Medicaid Un-program: Fast-paced, interactive discussion on hot topics for elder attorneys, advocates, and ombudsmen
Amy Tripp, Chalgian & Tripp PLLC, Jackson; David Shaltz, Chalgian & Tripp PLLC, East Lansing; Gregory Kish, John A. Scott, PC, Traverse City; Sara Schimke, Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC, Southfield 5:30 P.M.
ADJOURN FOR THE DAY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
7:30 A.M.
BREAKFAST
8:30 A.M. I’ll Be Your Huckleberry: Learning to Love Litigation Douglas Chalgian, Chalgian & Tripp PLLC, East Lansing 9:45 A.M.
A -Elder Abuse Investigation and prosecution-Taking it to the next level - Part I Scott Teter, First Assistant Corporate Oversight Division-Criminal, Michigan Department of Attorney General, Corporate Oversight Division; Trisha Gerard, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office; Ryan Painter from the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan Elder Justice Project.
B - Legislative Review Speakers to be Announced
10:45 A.M. Networking Break 11:00 A.M.
A - Elder Abuse Investigation and prosecution-Taking it to the next level - Part II Scott Teter, First Assistant Corporate Oversight Division-Criminal, Michigan Department of Attorney General, Corporate Oversight Division; Trisha Gerard, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office; Ryan Painter from the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan Elder Justice Project.
B - The Department of Insurance and Financial Services: We’re Here to Help Lisa L. Ross, Consumer Outreach Coordinator, Office of Consumer Services
12:00 P.M.
ADJOURN SEMINAR (LUNCH ON OWN)
ELDER LAW & DISABILITY RIGHTS SECTION 2017 Fall Elder Law & Disability Rights Conference DoubleTree Hotel, Bay City October 4-6, 2017
CONFERENCE FEES
PLEASE MARK THE SESSIONS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. (ONLY CHOOSE ONE PER TIME SLOT)
Cost BEFORE September 1
ELDRS, Probate, or Consumer Law Section Member ...................... $250 Non-section member..................................................................... $300 Non-lawyer, student, or first time registrant .................................... $175 Annual Meeting ONLY (Does not include meals or other programming) .... FREE Judges ....................................................................................... FREE Judges MUST register by mail option to receive this rate.
Wednesday, October 4
PRINTED MATERIALS IN BINDER ................................. $50 Electronic materials will be provided to registrants at no charge NOTE: Materials for VA CLE will be electronic only. No print materials for the VA CLE. AFTER September 1 Late fee for registering after September 1, 2017 ................ ...........add $25
VA CLE ACCREDITATION FEE CLE registration for those attending ELDRS Conference.................... $50 Attending CLE ONLY (Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) ............................ $150 NOTE: Materials for VA CLE will be electronic only. No print materials for the VA CLE.
DEADLINE TO PREREGISTER: Sept. 27, 2017
TOTAL: $_________
SPECIAL DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS If you have special dietary considerations, please indicate: VEGETARIAN VEGAN GLUTEN FREE
MATERIALS
Electronic materials for the Fall 2017 Conference will be available online 7 days before the conference. If you purchase print materials, they will be availlable at the conference. (Materials must be purchased in advance to guarantee availability.)
REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE ONE OF TWO WAYS
9:00 A.M.
VA CLE Program to maintain accreditation [Special Registration $50]
12:30 P.M.
LUNCH
1:30 P.M.
What a difference a year makes!
3:15 P.M.
A - Understanding Section 8 housing B - VA Client Assessment with Case Study and Open Forum
4:25 P.M.
A - Medicaid Eligibility and Spousal Impoverishment within the MI Choice Waiver B - Mom Always Liked You Best: Mediating ElderLaw Cases
7:30 A.M.
BREAKFAST
8:45 A.M.
A - What’s an attorney to do? Strategies fighting elder exploitation. B - Care Advocacy: A View From The Trenches for the Elder Fall Conference
10:00 A.M.
A - A Lawyer’s Guide to Advocacy in the Age of Medicaid Managed Long Term Care B - PACE Southeast Michigan
11:20 A.M.
A - Resident Protections under the New NF Regulations B -Judges Panel
12:30 P.M.
LUNCH /ELDRS ANNUAL MEETING
1:45 P.M.
A - Retirement Benefits Payable to a Trust, or Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?
B - Recent Changes in Social Security Disability/SSI Practice
3:00 P.M.
A - Medicaid Eligibility and Retirement Benefits: Would You Prefer the Rock or the Hard Place? B - Cyber Protection - What to do to reduce your risk and what you should have in place if a Cyber event does occur.
4:30 P.M.
Medicaid Un-program: Fast-paced, interactive discussion on hot topics for elder attorneys, advocates, and ombudsmen
Mail your check & completed registration form to: State Bar of Michigan, Attn: Seminar Registration Michael Franck Building, 306 Townsend Street, Lansing, MI 48933
Friday, October 6
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information, contact Angela Hentkowski at ahentkowski@ stewardsheridan.com or 906-485-6311. On-site conference registrations (payable by check or money order only, no cash) will be accepted, but there is no guarantee of accommodations.
P #:___________________
Name:________________________________________________
Your Firm:_____________________________________________
Law School (if student):___________________________________
Thursday, October 5
Online: registering with credit/debit card? Visit https://www.etouches.com/elder17
To reserve your room, go online at http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/ personalized/M/MBSBCDT-ELD-20171003/index.jhtml utilizing group code ELD.
Registration
7:30 A.M.
BREAKFAST
8:30 A.M.
I’ll Be Your Huckleberry: Learning to Love Litigation
9:45 A.M.
A -Elder Abuse Investigation and prosecution-Taking it to the next level - Part I B - Legislative Review
11:00 A.M.
A - Elder Abuse Investigation and prosecution-Taking it to the next level - Part II B - The Department of Insurance and Financial Services: We’re Here to Help
Address:______________________________________________
City:________________________ State: ____ Zip: _________
Telephone: ( _____ ) ______________________
E-mail Address:_________________________________________
Enclosed is check # ________________ for $_________________ Please make check payable to: State Bar of Michigan Registering with credit/debit card? Visit https://www.etouches.com/ elder17
CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations must be received at least 48 business hours before the start of the event and registration refunds are subject to a $20 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be received in writing by e-mail (tbellinger@michbar. org), fax (517-372-5921 ATTN: Tina Bellinger), or by U.S. mail (306 Townsend St., Lansing, MI 48933 ATTN: Tina Bellinger). No refunds will be made for requests received after that time. Refunds will be issued in the same form payment was made. Please allow two weeks for processing. Registrants who cancel will not receive seminar materials.
