Sara worked for the State of Illinois for 18 years of which 8 of them she specialized in assistance for long term care and supportive living residents. She received training and reviewed policy in detail to understand the changes brought about by the SMART Act of 2012. It is her desire to bring back that personal attention she strived for as a caseworker and make sure each family understands the process.
Amber Deese CASE WORKER
Amber joined Saric Consulting as a caseworker in early 2021. Amber enjoys assisting the aging community, but thrives in assisting families of all ages; from infant to elder care. Her organizational skills ease the minds of the families as they work through the difficult Medicaid process; her self-motivation makes the overwhelming process easier.
Stacy Weissert Office Coordinator
Stacy has been working with Saric Consulting since 2022. She is often the first voice the client hears when they call the office. She supports the front desk in answering the phones and scheduling clients, as well as supports the caseworkers as they prepare their cases for an Office of Inspector General review. Her previous work in an office setting gave her the ability to step into a role that was much needed to help the office run smoothly.
Lindsey Jones Case worker Account manager
Lindsey has been a caseworker with Saric Consulting since 2021. Lindsey's calm demeanor is soothing to families as they work through the Medicaid process. Her experience working with nursing home residents helps her understand the challenges with placement and other difficulties for both the resident and their families. Lindsey was promoted in 2023 and currently manages the Belleville location.
Jyothi Jayasimha case worker
Jyothi "Jo" joined Saric Consulting in 2022. Her previous work as a paralegal for a local elder law attorney gives her the experience needed to handle the difficult and detailed cases. She can process cases in both Illinois and Missouri and will be an important piece of the Missouri expansion scheduled for 2024.