Too Much for Long-Term Care Medicaid? A CE Training for Social Workers

Learn how to identify complex long-term care Medicaid cases in dementia & stroke patients—and avoid costly delays in care planning.
About this Event

When a Patient Has “Too Much” for Long-Term Care Medicaid: What Social Workers Need to Know

Social workers frequently encounter patients and families who believe they do not qualify for long-term care Medicaid due to income or assets. In complex cases—particularly those involving dementia, stroke, or cognitive decline—financial and care decisions often intersect in ways that are not immediately clear.

This CE training provides an overview of common misconceptions surrounding long-term care Medicaid eligibility and highlights key indicators of financial complexity in patient cases.

Participants will learn how to recognize when a case may require additional guidance beyond standard discharge planning, particularly in situations involving retirement accounts, home ownership, and marital considerations.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify cases that appear “over-income” or “over-asset” for long-term care Medicaid
• Common misunderstandings families have about eligibility
• Key indicators of financial complexity in dementia and stroke cases
• The impact of delayed or incorrect financial decisions
• When to escalate or seek additional guidance

Who Should Attend:

This training is designed specifically for:

• Hospital social workers
• Case managers
• Discharge planners
• Professionals working with dementia, stroke, or long-term care patients

CE Credit Information:

Participants must attend the full session and complete the evaluation form to receive CE credit.