The Kansas Paralegal Association is hosting a CLE Lunch-N-Learn through Zoom on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST.
TOPIC OVERVIEW: Our guest speaker, Jenny Walters with Clinkscales Elder Law Practice will be presenting on the topic: Medicaid, Medicare, Lions and Tigers and Bears; How Do I Pay for Care?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OVERVIEW:
- The issues clients face when they need long term care
- Essential legal documents to have in place
- The differences between Medicaid and Medicare
- Big picture of Medicaid qualification and the spend down rules
- How the Medicaid rules protect a married couple from going broke
- The options for a single person
- Medicaid coverage for home care
- How our law office handles these cases and guides families through the phase of life
SPEAKER BIO:
Jenny Walters has been with Clinkscales Elder Law Practice since graduating from Washburn Law School in 2009. She wanted to find a career in the area she calls home, as she attended college at Fort Hays State University and attended high school in nearby Stockton. With her over 15 years of Medicaid planning experience, Jenny focuses on helping those dealing with chronic illnesses like dementia plan for the future, whether that be a goal of staying at home or moving to long term care without going broke. As a former farm kid, she especially enjoys helping those with family farms protect their legacy.
Jenny has served as President of the Kansas Chapter of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys and continues to be active in that organization of like-minded attorneys. She enjoys giving presentations to the public about estate planning and long-term care in addition to providing education to long term care facility employees and administrators.
Jenny has the horse-bug just like her mom did, and loves being involved in 4-H, the county fair, going to horse shows with her two children, and working cattle with her family. Her family also includes a husband, mini-golden doodle dog, farm cats, chickens and guineas who serve as inspiration for her office newsletter and email stories.
Remote attendance only!
- KPA Member Cost: FREE
- NFPA Region II Member Cost: $5 -- (CODE REQUIRED)
- Non-Member Cost: $10
Please register no later than September 15, 2025
1 hour of CLE credit through the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) is approved for this session.
***You will be sent the Zoom meeting ID and password information upon successful registration for the event. ***
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact KPA Education Director, Linda Jorgenson, CRP at educationdirector@ksparalegals.org
