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Elder & Special Needs Law

The Elder & Special Needs Law Section brings together members of the NCBA who have a special interest in elder law practice and focuses on issues related to the state’s elderly population, including Medicare and Medicaid.

The Elder & Special Needs Law Section addresses such issues as care management and correct placement for disabled adults requiring long-term care; Medicaid and Special Assistance eligibility for nursing home and assisted living; Medicare claims and appeals; Veterans’ benefits; Medicaid estate recovery; private payment options such as long-term care insurance; special needs trusts; planning for families with disabled children; guardianship law; advance directives and end-of-life decision-making; and mental capacity issues.

Benefits of NCBA Section membership:

  • CLE discounts
  • Access to online Community forum
  • Networking socials, panel discussions and Lunch & Learns
  • Section blogs
  • Legislative support
  • Ethics updates
  • Pro bono projects

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Contact the NCBA Communities team