April financial classes at CCE Steuben

The financial world is constantly changing, so Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County has several classes in April to help you get a handle on your finances.

Who is Scamming You?

·         Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Recognizing common signs of a scam could help you avoid falling for one. In this class Financial Educator Nancy Reigelsperger will cover:

• Types of scams
• How to recognize a scam
• How to protect yourself against scams
• What should you do if you’ve been the victim of a scam?

Long Term Care Planning

·         Thursday, April 15, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

It is an aging society, so there are some important facts everyone should know to begin planning for long term care for your loved ones. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County offers a free workshop, Long Term Care Planning, to help sort through the options.

The workshop will be led by Patrick J. Roth, Elder Law Attorney, CPA from Corning. He will explain what Medicare covers, veteran options, Medicaid eligibility for a nursing home, long term care insurances, and planning options for you and your family. The session will include:

• Discover the four parts of Medicare and what is covered by each part.
• Learn about financial benefits that you may be eligible for if you (or your spouse) are a veteran.
• Discover the Medicaid eligibility rules surrounding long term care.
• Learn how to plan for your future long term care costs.

Medicaid and In Home Care Changes

·         Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Time is running out. If you don’t act now, you could pay more for long term care…

On October 1, 2020 there were significant changes in the law that will affect people that want to receive long term care in their own home, or protect their assets. Spend time with us to:

• Discover how this new law may affect you or your loved one either now or in the near future
• Learn what does this mean for you if you don’t act before October 1, 2020
• Discover how this affects the application process for in-home care
• Learn about the new the look-back and penalty period for in home care

This is a FREE Workshop led by Patrick J. Roth Esq. CPA

Register to get your Zoom link for any of these classes at PutKnowledgeToWork.org/finance. For more information call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County at 607-664-2300.

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