Breaking Down the 2026 Desk Reference

January 13, 2026
12 PM CST
1.0 Credit
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Kick off 2026 with confidence and free CLE!*

Join Thomas Krause, J.D., President of Krause Financial, for this insights-packed session on navigating Medicaid planning in the new year. This webinar is designed to give elder law attorneys the clarity and confidence they need to apply the updated figures directly in client work.

Thomas will break down the new numbers, explain their practical implications, and walk you through the calculations and definitions that drive Medicaid eligibility and planning strategies. From asset and income regulations to resource allowances and penalty period calculations, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge required to make informed, effective decisions in crisis planning scenarios.

Takeaways include:

  • How the Divestment Penalty Divisor works and how to accurately calculate the penalty period
  • Understanding the Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA) and Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMNA)
  • Identifying which states enforce an income cap for Medicaid eligibility
  • Clarifying exempt asset limits and how they affect planning options

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*1.0 hour standard CLE credit pending

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About the Presenter:
Thomas Krause, J.D.

Thomas Krause, J.D.

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Thomas specializes in using annuities to accelerate eligibility for government benefits, expert testimony, and litigation support when attorneys are faced with a Medicaid denial, and the valuation and sale of non-compliant annuities.

Thomas has a passion for teaching elder law attorneys crisis Medicaid planning strategies for their senior clients. He speaks at legal forums throughout the country and often hosts our national KrauseCAST webinar series.

Thomas earned his B.S. degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 2010 and his J.D. from California Western School of Law in 2014. He is a member of the California State Bar.

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