Three new PDF downloads are now available, to help people understand The SMB Special Needs Pooled Trust. In "Defining Supplemental Needs" we explain what expenses qualify as supplemental needs. In the more thorough "Special Needs Trust FAQs" we answer a wide range of questions asked by the audience during the 'Legal Aid Association of California: Armchair Training on Special Needs Trust Webinar'
on December 3, 2009. From the same program, we are also publishing the "SMB Special Needs Pooled Trust Presentation", which explains the trust from the client-side perspective and by functionality. Click here for information.
Senior Medi-Benefits is pleased to announce a new targeted program in San Diego County, ‘‘Crisis Prevention for Senior and Elders with Alzheimer’s Disease and Associated Dementias’. It is a dual-purpose program for health and benefits planning. offering an innovative solution to Alzheimer’s and dementia. Click here for program information.
Senior Medi-Benefits has launched its new Partnership Program initiative, after a 4 month beta test period. "We are making it easier for professionals in related fields to make alliances with Senior Medi-Benefits," said Executive Director Matt Olesen. "We are a state-wide organization that can help the local area professional expand and grow his or her own business, by offering our core programs to their existing and future client base." Click here for more information.
A new Volunteer program channel has been set up through the SMB website. "We have always had an active group of young and old volunteers," said Founder Arleen Goodwin, "It is a Senior Medi-Benefits tradition to train people to effectively help seniors and elders." Click here for more information on how you can help.
Senior Medi-Benefits announced today an expansion of the Community Action Program - CAP. "We tallied the free consultations and pro-bono case work done on behalf of California's neediest elders and disabled, and realized we needed to keep growing in order to meet the real needs of California’s elderly population. In 2009 we will perform over 1200 free consultations, the most ever,” said Matt Olesen, Executive Director. Click here to see if CAP is the right program for your needs.
Senior Medi-Benefits announced the VA Benefits services program launch. "We complete a family, benefits, and financial analysis, then create a strategy for how to apply and gain eligibility," said Senior Case Strategist Andrea Kauppila, whose work in this area stretches back nearly a decade. The program is available to wartime vets and surviving spouses. Click here for more information.
The www.seniormedi-benefits.org web site passed 200,000 page loads since its revamp and launch in 2005. "The site is appealing to both consumers and professionals," said Marilyn Hill, web consultant and designer for the site, "Senior Medi-Benefits is striving to deliver timely and accurate information to seniors, elders, and their families, and the web is a powerful channel, which we intend to expand and grow."
Senior Medi-Benefits announced the first blogging entry by Senior Case Strategist Andrea Kauppila, in her new blog 'Case Management and Care Benefits for Seniors'. "I want to address important issues in depth, helping people understand the most difficult topics."View our Blog here to understand the most difficult topics