Saric Consulting

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.

Saric Consulting

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

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!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Mother's Day!