Medicaid Matters and more...
Wendy Thornton, is a consultant with over 12 years of experience helping seniors and their families; and has assisted clients in maximizing asset protection and qualifying for Medicaid and other benefits.
12+ years of experience working with seniors and their families.
ü2 years as a Department on Aging case coordinator with Evanston/Skokie Valley Senior Services
Coordinated in-home and adult day services to help older adults remain in their homes as long as possible (services also included benefit eligibility checkup and filing applications for assistance programs including Medicaid and Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLIB, QI-1).
ü3 years as a Resource Specialist with CJESeniorLife – Council for Jewish Elderly
Supervised a staff of senior corps workers, who assisted older adults with accessing financial assistance programs, such as Medicaid, Circuit Breaker, Illinois Rx, and other programs. Also acted as a Medicare SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) coordinator. Resources were provided to social workers/case managers and their clients.
ü4+ years experience as a paralegal with an Elder Law Attorney
Assisted spouses, siblings, children, and guardians with Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid planning, and obtaining Medicaid benefits.
üMedicaid Matters since: 7/3/2008
Assists attorneys, guardians, legal representatives, family members, and social workers with information about Medicaid and Medicaid planning, as well as assistance with filing and documenting eligibility for Medicaid. Medicaid Matters refers clients to agencies providing free or low cost assistance for less complicated Medicaid matters, Medicare issues (SHIP counselors), community based services, and other sources for assistance (such as property tax freeze, utility assistance programs, etc.).
ü2 years as a Department on Aging case coordinator with Evanston/Skokie Valley Senior Services
Coordinated in-home and adult day services to help older adults remain in their homes as long as possible (services also included benefit eligibility checkup and filing applications for assistance programs including Medicaid and Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLIB, QI-1).
ü3 years as a Resource Specialist with CJESeniorLife – Council for Jewish Elderly
Supervised a staff of senior corps workers, who assisted older adults with accessing financial assistance programs, such as Medicaid, Circuit Breaker, Illinois Rx, and other programs. Also acted as a Medicare SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) coordinator. Resources were provided to social workers/case managers and their clients.
ü4+ years experience as a paralegal with an Elder Law Attorney
Assisted spouses, siblings, children, and guardians with Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid planning, and obtaining Medicaid benefits.
üMedicaid Matters since: 7/3/2008
Assists attorneys, guardians, legal representatives, family members, and social workers with information about Medicaid and Medicaid planning, as well as assistance with filing and documenting eligibility for Medicaid. Medicaid Matters refers clients to agencies providing free or low cost assistance for less complicated Medicaid matters, Medicare issues (SHIP counselors), community based services, and other sources for assistance (such as property tax freeze, utility assistance programs, etc.).