Saric Consulting

Stacy and Sara are at the HCCI Derby: Racing Towards Excellence conference in Champaign, IL. Sara will be speaking with Steven Milburn, previous OIG-ADI attorney, regarding spenddown, penalties and how the facilities can prevent financial loss by identifying issues before application.

IHCA Lunch & Learn Series: July 21, 2026 | 1pm

Join IHCA and Sara Saric (Saric Consulting, Inc.) as she discusses allowable vs. non-allowable transfers, how non-allowable transfers affect a resident's eligibility, and what causes a penalty with loss of funds to a facility. Sara will also provide participants with a review of resources per PM/WAG 07-02, with an emphasis on allowable transfers in 07-02-20b and Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment rules.

Register here: https://members.ihca.com/calendar/Details/ihca-lunch-learn-series-medicaid-the-truth-about-resources-spenddowns-and-penalties-1621599?sourceTypeId=Website

About Sara:
Sara Saric has worked with IL Medicaid recipients since 2001. While working for the Department of Human Services’ St Clair County office, she managed a full medical and SNAP caseload for 6 years, then specialized as a long term care caseworker from 2007 until she resigned in 2015. She worked closely with local facilities, residents, and attorneys in the Metro-East area to ensure proper handling of cases as she processed intake, admissions, income changes, and renewals before all the local office cases were transferred to the Decatur long term care hub in early 2015.

Sara has extensive training on the SMART Act of 2012, which changed many components of the LTC and SLF cases. She processed SNAP and handled community medical when needed, giving her a diverse understanding of the different programs she uses today to benefit not only the residents but also families who have little to no help during this difficult process. Saric Consulting is contracted with nursing homes across IL to process applications for their residents, taking the burden off the nursing home staff and reducing financial loss so they can focus on providing care to their residents.

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Celebrating our Director of Operations, Lindsey, as today is her 5 year anniversary! She has not only grown professionally, but personally over the last 5 years. She recently stepped out of her comfort zone and presented the company to a great group of ladies at her Little Black Book networking group, something she was nervous about, but she did amazing!

We are so lucky to have her as a leader at Saric! Happy anniversary, Lindsey!

The Springfield, IL office is looking for a clerical assistant! Email your resume to [email protected].

What You’ll Do:
· Answer incoming calls and provide warm, professional communication
· Schedule appointments and maintain an organized calendar
· File and manage documents to support caseworker workflows
· Assist with basic clerical tasks such as scanning, copying, and data entry
· Support families with clear, respectful communication as they gather needed information

What You Bring:
· Strong organizational and time-management skills
· Good speaking and writing abilities for communicating with families, facilities, and team members
· A calm, patient approach when working with the aging community
· Comfort with basic office equipment and willingness to learn
· Prior clerical or administrative experience is a plus, but training is provided

Why Join Saric Consulting:
· A supportive, mission-driven team that values integrity, compassion, and clarity
· Meaningful work that directly supports families during important transitions
· A steady, organized environment where your reliability and communication skills truly matter

The Belleville office is growing! This is a full-time position with a flexible work week; great for parents who want to work and still be present for their children's school functions and other family obligations. We are looking for someone who can take pride in their work while caring about our clients and their families as we help them navigate through the long-term care application process. There is some travel involved, but a company car is provided. See flyer for details.

If you are interested in being part of the team, email your resume to [email protected].

We are celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) 2026 by providing sandwiches, chips and cookies to 5 nursing homes across southern IL!

We encourage families to take a few moments and celebrate the hard working and caring staff at your local nursing home. It is a very exhausting job, one that is often overlooked, but these caregivers are amazing and deserve to be praised!

Here is another opportunity to hear Heidi share her knowledge. While you are there, learn more about services provided by AgeSmart!

Mark your calendar for May 13. We have two opportunities to learn more about planning ahead.

Heidi Dodd will be presenting at AgeSmart from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM as part of the Smart Aging Series. She will cover key topics including powers of attorney, wills, trusts, probate avoidance, and planning for long term care, including Medicaid and Veteran’s benefits.

Location: 7 Bronze Pointe S, Suite B, Swansea
To register, call 618 222 2561 or email [email protected]

That same day, Kelly Wambold will be speaking at the Mascoutah Senior Center at 12:00 PM.

If planning has been on your mind, this is a great opportunity to get your questions answered and learn what steps to take next.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Mother's Day!