Free NSCLC Webinar June 11 on Long Term Services and Supports in Managed Care
ational Senior Citizens Law Center presents:
Long Term Services and Supports in a Managed Care Environment: Advocacy Strategies for Increasing Independence
Monday, June 11, 2012
11 a.m. – 12 noon PDT
This free webinar is for advocates interested in how to influence the future of long term services and supports as states increasingly look to the managed care model for care coordination, rebalancing of services and cost control. The one hour, free webinar will feature experts from the National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC) and the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF).
· Eric Carlson, Directing Attorney, NSCLC
· Georgia Burke, Directing Attorney, NSCLC
· Mary Lou Breslin, Senior Policy Advisor, DREDF
· Silvia Yee, Attorney, DREDF
The speakers will discuss public policy advocacy strategies to protect consumer interests in managed care, introducing and utilizing an LTSS consumer protection checklist developed by NSCLC and DREDF.
The University of California, San Francisco’s Center for Personal Assistance Services will host this webinar which is accessible to individuals who use screen readers; you will only need an updated version of Java on your computer (instructions on how to check for this are in your confirmation e-mail). Real time captioning will also be provided. However, if you require other accommodations, please send an e-mail to info@dredf.org no later than June 6.