Deciphering the quagmire of long-term care

CHICO — Long term care planning was the topic of a morning workshop held Thursday at Chico Masonic Family Center. The event was meant to educate people about long-term care options and how to pay for them. About 50 people attended, most taking diligent notes.Four experts spoke during the two-hour event.

Attorney Neil Harris, a partner in Stewart Humpherys Burchett & Molin, spoke about Medi-Cal for long-term care; how will, trusts, etc. impact eligibility. Harris is one of 50 attorneys certified by the National Elder Law Foundation to practice elder law in California.

Cliff McFelter, representative for Butte County Veterans Services Office, discussed veterans' benefits. McFelter serves as a liaison between clients and the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and national service organizations.Butte County Veterans Service Office is at 196 Memorial Way. Call 891-2759.

Bill Hubbard is an attorney and real estate broker who also assists North Valley Community Foundation. He spoke on how charitable giving can help finance long-term care. He also is a Butte College instructor.North Valley Community Foundation is at 3120 Cohasset Road. Call 891-1150.

Tatiana Fassieux, program manager of Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program at Passages Adult Resource Center, spoke on understanding long-term care insurance. Fassieux testified in 2008 before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging about problems with 1-800 Medicare call centers.

Passages hosted the workshop. Passages is a resource and referral agency for seniors regarding government benefits, care in the home, financial management, and more.Passages is at 2491 Carmichael Dr., Suite 400. Call 898-6715 or 800-434-0222.

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