What You Don’t Know about Elder Law Can Hurt You: An Overview of Areas Important to the Aging America

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As the population in the United States ages, it is important for these individuals to have some knowledge about Elder Law and government benefits. The presentation will begin with a review of the most recent legislative changes in the area of Elder Law in New York State. The following government benefits will then be discussed in detail:

  • Social Security Benefits
  • Social Security Disability Benefits
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Author Bio

Linda T. Chin, Esq. has practiced law for over twenty years. She served as the Counsel to the President at Hunter College for over 16 years, practiced corporate law at Con Edison and served as General Counsel for the New York State Judicial Commission on Minorities. Presently, Ms. Chin is an Assistant Professor of Legal Studies at St. John's University where she teaches Employment Law, Social Security Disability Law, and Elder Law.

Professor Chin received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the City College of New York and her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School.