Lamson & Cutner has scheduled a Continuing Education Course
Via Zoom Meeting: November 10, 2022
Thursday, November 10, 2022, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
“Long-Term Care: How and why to plan for it, and how to pay for it“
Cost: FREE, thanks to the sponsorship of
Presented by Lamson & Cutner Partner David Cutner
Course Description:
70% of the population will need long-term care at some point. Finding good care can be a daunting challenge, and paying for it can be ruinously expensive. Learn why planning ahead for long-term care is crucial no matter what a client’s situation may be.
Mr. Cutner will discussion Medicaid planning, Long-Term Care insurance, and other options. He will review what Medicare does and does not pay for. Katie Mihailovich from Alliance Homecare will be available to discuss how in home caregivers or nursing care can be the right fit for your loved one to age in place at home.
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Recently Completed:
Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
“Three Key Facts Social Workers Can Use to Start Conversations about Long-Term Care Planning“
Cost: FREE, thanks to the sponsorship of
The Bristal at York Avenue, The Bristal at White Plains, and The Bristal at Armonk
Presented by Lamson & Cutner attorney Julia Santo
Course Description:
Social workers are often on the front lines when an older adult is beginning to decline or when a health care crisis occurs. This course will discuss issues that social workers can bring to their clients’ attention to help them understand the cost of long-term care and why planning is crucial.
Planning is often in the best interests of the client as well as their partners, spouses, children and other loved ones. Key fact #1 – in New York, you don’t have to “spend down” all your money to access assistance in paying for your care.
Attorney Julia Santo will describe how to begin the long-term care planning process and what clients should look for when they take action. Sign up to discuss the details and learn the other facts!
These courses will provide 2.0 CEU credits to Licensed Social Workers, and will be held via Zoom interactive meeting. Other Lamson & Cutner CE courses will be scheduled soon.
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Lamson & Cutner’s interesting and useful CE Courses explain what you need to know about Estate Planning, Elder Law and Disability Planning. Professionals who deal with older adults or disabled clients, in particular, can benefit from this valuable, concrete information. Numerous attendees have also found the courses useful for their own personal family situations.
The material is presented in a way that is clear and easy to understand. Partner David Cutner feels that educating professionals about the ways that they can help their clients to protect themselves is an important part of the firm’s outreach.
Learn about these laws and opportunities from the first law firm authorized by the NY State Department of Education to grant CE credits to Social Workers for Elder Law courses. Our firm is authorized to grant continuing education credit to Licensed Mental Health Practitioners and Certified Case Managers as well. Discover the options that can be invaluable for your clients who have long-term health care or estate planning needs.
Q&A is encouraged during the presentation and at the end
To obtain CE Credit: Social Workers will receive their Certificate of Completion once they submit a Certificate of Attendance and Course Evaluation Form. The forms can be completed online.
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Lamson & Cutner, P.C., SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0189. The firm has been an approved provider since 2015.
Lamson & Cutner, PC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0139.
TO SIGN UP: Click on the link above. Do not use the form below
Examples of Other Courses Offered by Lamson & Cutner, P.C.
If your organization would like to sponsor a CE course, or if you have a group of ten or more social workers who are interested, please contact us to discuss the possibility of scheduling one or more courses.
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Course 1: Medicare and Medicaid Planning
How your clients or patients can obtain the best health care and long-term care, and how they can protect their assets and income against the ruinous costs of care. The course will cover eligibility and planning for Community Medicaid (including home care and assisted living) and Nursing Home Medicaid (including the five-year “look back” and penalty periods). The recently enacted changes to New York’s Medicaid program, and the currently-anticipated schedule for their implementation, will be reviewed.
Date for Course 1: To be determined
Course 2: Planning for the Disabled, Caregiver Agreements, and Advance Directives
Protecting the disabled, including minor and adult children; supplemental needs trusts; caregiver agreements; and advance directives – powers of attorney, health care proxies and living wills.
Date for Course 2: To be determined
Course 3: Wills, Trusts, Beneficiary Designations, and Estate Planning
Cost-effective estate planning, including provisions for elderly or disabled family members. Probate, administration, and how to avoid the need for court intervention. Strategies for avoiding family disputes.
Date for Course 3: To be determined
Overview Course: Community Medicaid, Nursing Home Medicaid, and Key Components of Long-Term Care Planning
How seniors, the disabled, and others with long-term care needs can obtain the best health care and long-term care, and how they can protect their assets and income. Topics include Community Medicaid and Nursing Home Medicaid, Advance Directives including the Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney, and disability planning.
Date for Overview Course: To be determined