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Legal Decisions & Care Options for Medically Complex Individuals Transitioning Medicaid Progra

[3360] Legal Decisions and Care Options for Medically Complex Individuals Transitioning Medicaid Programs
Legal decisions and care options for teens and young adults with disabilities who are aging out of pediatric Medicaid programs. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 2/12/2020 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Winter Conference in Denton. It is one of 18 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: February 12, 2020 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Conference | Denton Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.25 Clock Hr(s) CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. Program Description: This session is a panel discussion of experts on legal decisions and care options for teens and young adults with disabilities who are aging out of pediatric Medicaid programs. Each person’s rights for personal autonomy, liberty, freedom and dignity is one that is to be respected and supported. By law, each adult or emancipated minors presumed to be competent to make decisions for him/herself. Many families need guidance and education to navigate this pathway successfully with their loved one. Knowing what options are available to families for their loved ones is a difficult path to manage, but with the information provided in this session, agency leaders will know what resources are available and how to guide families to the legal path that is best for them. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Terry Anstee, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Texas; Courtney Carey, MS, QIDP, TxCG, Director of Provider Services - Denton County MHMR Center, Travis Weaver, JD, The Weaver Firm About the Presenters:
Terry Anstee is a staff attorney at Disability Rights Texas, the federally-funded protection and advocacy organization charged with protecting the rights of persons with disabilities in Texas. In this role, Terry has represented many children in fair hearings on a variety of Medicaid issues, including Comprehensive Care Program services and Medically Dependent Children Program services. Terry is also a Registered Nurse and his nursing experience helps him to understand client’s medical issues and clinical records. He has dealt with Health and Human Services, Texas Medicaid and Health Partnership, and Medicaid Managed Care organizations on a variety of issues and their obligations under the law. Courtney Carey received her BSW from Tarleton State University and her MS in Long Term Care, Senior Housing and Aging Services from the University of North Texas. Courtney is also a Texas Certified Guardian. She has worked for Denton County MHMR for almost 18 years with both the Mental Health and IDD services. Courtney is the Administrator of Provider Services which encompasses the Denton County Guardianship Program and the Home and Community Based Services (HCS) Medicaid Waiver Program. Both are a provider of last resort for Denton County. Travis Weaver is an attorney with Travis Firm Attorneys in Rhome, Texas who provides his community with deep legal knowledge and strong personal commitment to helping obtain nursing home benefits, protect assets through a will, claim ownership of inherited property or cash, and negotiate business transactions. Travis works in partnership with his father, Rick Weaver, an attorney with more than 30 years of experience and outstanding credentials including: Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Texas Board of Legal Specialization. [3360] Legal Decisions and Care Options for Medically Complex Individuals Transitioning Medicaid Programs

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