Planning and Paying for Long Term Care: Medicare and Medicaid

The average cost of long-term care in a nursing home is approximately $6,000 a month in Missouri. This program provides information about the planning process, Medicare, and Medicaid, who pays for long-term care, and the limitations of these benefits. Focus on Medicare and Medicaid hot topics.

Our presenter, Brigid Fernandez, is a Certified Elder Law Attorney as certified by the National Elder Law Foundation. Brigid graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law. In addition to her law degree, Brigid is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and worked for many years as a Medical Social Worker before obtaining her  law degree. Brigid pursued her law degree to continue and enhance her advocacy for older adults and persons  with disabilities. She is also a Certified Civil Mediator and an accredited attorney with the Veterans Administration. Brigid is a member of The Missouri Bar, the Estate, Trust & Elder Law committee, National Association of Social Workers, the National Elder Law Foundation, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.