Murphy and Malisow Present at Elder Law of Michigan's Long Term Care Medicaid Boot Camp

LANSING, Mich., Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Elder law attorney and Michigan Medicaid expert David Shaltz will host Elder Law of Michigan's Medicaid Long Term Care Boot Camp in Southfield December 2, 2010 and in Grand Rapids on December 10, 2010.  Art Malisow, of Mall, Malisow & Cooney in Southfield, and Laurie Murphy, of Miller Johnson in Grand Rapids, join Mr. Shaltz as local experts.  "Art and Laurie are two of Michigan's most talented elder law and Medicaid attorneys," said David Shaltz.

Health care reform and state Medicaid policy changes make the Medicaid Boot Camp an important and relevant training. "The Medicaid Boot Camp is unique because it teaches people about Medicaid Long Term Care Programs from the ground up.  It's not something you generally learn about in college, law school or in other professional training," said Shaltz.

"Attorneys, social workers, financial advisors and people in caring professions need to understand what Medicaid will pay for as more and more people in Michigan approach a time in their lives when they need care.  Medicaid pays for some kinds of help for people who can no longer bathe, dress, eat or handle personal business on their own.  In this economic climate, many families need Medicaid's help to cover the cost of nursing home and in-home care. The professionals they turn to for advice must have the best, most up to date and thorough knowledge to advise them properly," said Kate White, Executive Director of Elder Law of Michigan.  "The Boot Camp is designed to get them grounded in Medicaid quickly and efficiently."

Times are tough for legal aid programs like Elder Law of Michigan. One way it is earning revenue to support the Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors is by offering training events for a fee in areas in which it has expertise.  Participants have a great opportunity to support legal aid while getting important high quality training.  "It is really a win-win," said White.  "Our presenters donate their time.  The Dykema law firm is donating the printing.  And most of our venues are free or reduced fee.  Everyone understands that this is a charitable endeavor. These upcoming events will be the second time Laurie and Art donated days and expertise to support Elder Law and we are really grateful," said White.

CONTACT: Kate White of Elder Law of Michigan, Inc., +1-517-896-0347, [email protected]

SOURCE Elder Law of Michigan, Inc.