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Navigating Nursing Home Appeals Workshop

December 8 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

This virtual, collaborative workshop provides practical training for legal services and elder law attorneys new to representing nursing home residents facing improper eviction.

We will focus on defending against improper nursing home discharges referred by the Long-Term Care Ombudsman through the fair hearing process. Topics include case intake and review, submitting hearing requests, conducting discovery, preparing for hearings, and using prior fair hearing decisions.

Then we will cover the Medicare coverage appeals process, highlighting the Ombudsman’s role, how to navigate the various levels of appeal, and potential litigation options. The training will emphasize practical strategies, resources, and tools to manage these cases effectively.

Resources You’ll Leave With:
● Discharge checklist
● Sample AHCA transfer/discharge form
● Template fair hearing request
● Appeals flowcharts
● Appointment of representative form
● Final order database
● Other practice materials and resources

This workshop has been approved for 3 CLEs from the Florida Bar.

See details and register to attend here:

https://web.cvent.com/event/c47b5703-50b0-47aa-ad86-e0c2ef884184/summary

Details

Venue

  • Virtual – on Zoom

Organizer

  • Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys