FEBRUARY 2OTH | 10 AM EST
The Caregivers' Toolbox—Behavioral Strategies for Thriving Relationships
This webinar will equip you with essential tools to enhance communication and planning, building stronger relationships with those you care for. The session will focus on:
- Effective communication techniques.
- The importance of planning.
- Practical de-escalation techniques to manage stress and diffuse tension in challenging situations.
You will leave with actionable strategies to create positive experiences.
Featured Speaker
Anna Maki
Director,
Program Services
BDI
Anita Gardner
Director,
Trust Services
BDI
Coming Up Next
MARCH 20, 2025
The Biggest Social Security Changes You Need to Know About
During this session, we will review 2025 COLA adjustments and what that means for Social Security beneficiaries who are working, as well as a review of other changes including calculation of in-kind support and maintenance, overpayments, and the current process for applying for Social Security benefits.
Presenter: Anna Maki, Director, Program Services, BDI
Explore upcoming BDI Empowers Webinars
April 24, 2025 | 10:00 AM
Transitioning Out of High School. What’s Next for Students with Disabilities?
May 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM
How to Build a Sustainable Financial Plan for People with Disabilities
June 26, 2025 | 6:00 PM and June 28, 2025 | 10:30 AM
PAID: What is the Katie Beckett Waiver, and how exactly does it work?
Coming Up Next
JANUARY 23, 2025
Understanding the Medicaid Payback Provision and Its Impact on Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
This webinar training aims to provide participants with an understanding of the Medicaid Payback Provision as it applies to Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) and Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. By attending this training, participants will gain the knowledge and insights necessary to navigate the Medicaid Payback Provision, reimbursement requirement, exceptions, assets, and the impact on SNTs and ABLE accounts.
Learning Goals:
- Understanding what the Medicaid Payback Provision is, why it’s important, and how it impacts SNTs and ABLE accounts.
- Learn how SNTs and ABLE account funds can and cannot be used under the Medicaid Payback Provision.
- Understand what Medicaid considers an asset and the requirement to liquidate some assets after the passing of the beneficiary.
- Learn how to minimize the Medicaid Payback Provision through effective budgeting strategies.
