Navigating Medicaid recovery in New York personal injury cases.
This program will provide an in-depth analysis of the role Medicaid plays in personal injury cases. Topics will include: the basis for and limitations on Medicaid recovery in NY, the impact of Social Services Law 104-b, best practices for dealing with Medicaid and their third-party recovery agency, Health Management Systems, Inc., recent case law (including the recent Gallardo case before the U.S. Supreme Court), preservation of client Medicaid benefits following settlement and much more!
Medicaid regulations can be a complex and challenging aspect of personal injury practice. This course provides attorneys with essential knowledge on maneuvering Medicaid liens, reimbursement requirements, and settlement considerations. Participants will learn strategies for protecting client benefits, negotiating settlements, and ensuring compliance with Medicaid laws. Designed for personal injury practitioners, this course equips attendees with practical tools to manage Medicaid-related issues effectively and avoid common pitfalls in litigation and settlement negotiations.
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.
PRECISION LIEN RESOLUTION
Many of you know Paul as the Academy’s longest standing partner and sponsor, and as managing partner of Precision Lien Resolution and Paramount Settlement Planning and Invictus advisory services. Many know and rely on Paul as a problem solver. His unique experience as a trial lawyer combined with his advocacy at numerous mediations each year give him practical insight on the topics we’re discussing today.
Attorney at WILCENSKI & PLEAT PLLC
Tara Anne Pleat practices in the areas of special needs estate planning and administration, traditional estate planning and administration, and long-term care planning. Dedicated to serving her community and helping others navigate the complex world of special needs law, her many local, statewide, and national affiliations include: Immediate-past Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association Member of the Special Needs Alliance, an invitation-only, national network of leading attorneys dedicated to the practice of disability and public benefits law, where she serves on the Board of Directors.
Founder of ROBERT LEGAL GROUP
Mr. Robert’s practice focuses on elder law, guardianships, trusts and estates, and special needs planning. Prior to founding Robert Legal Group, Mr. Robert was an associate with Kassoff, Robert & Lerner, LLP, a premier Long Island elder law firm. Mr. Robert is a graduate of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, cum laude, and Tulane University, cum laude, where he was a Dean's Honors Scholar and earned a B.A. in History.
