President Trump’s budget proposal, both the House and Senate’s budget versions, and additional recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services, guarantee we are going to see significant changes to our health care system.
William McKendree – Pennsylvania Medicare and Beyond
(Webcast times are listed in Central)
7:30 THE MEDICARE SYSTEM
Medicare’s design & function
Eligibility & Enrollment in Medicare
Part A & Part B
Costs of Medicare
Coverage & Services
Enhancements to “Basic” Medicare
Medi-gap Supplemental Plans
Medicare Part C – Advantage plan
Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Program
9:30 Break
9:45 SPECIAL MEDICARE ISSUES
Continued Implementation of the Affordable Care Act (or Whatever Replaces it) and its Impact
Hospital Services Under the Medicare System: In-Patient vs Observation
Accessing Service Providers in Local Managed Care Networks
11:00 Lunch (on your own)
12:00 BEYOND MEDICARE – OTHER HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Medicaid: Benefits, Eligibility and Enrollment
Medicare Savings Program: Benefits, Eligibility and Enrollment
Prescription Drug Assistance Programs; Benefits, Eligibility and Enrollment
1:00 Break
1:15 COORDINATION OF BENEFITS
Coordination Process Between Medicare, Medicaid and other Health Care Assistance Programs
Accessing Health Care Services and Prescription Drugs for Dual-Eligible Patients
The impact of Recent Changes to Medicare and Medicaid on the Dual-Eligible Patient
3:00 Evaluations, Adjournment, & Certificates
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Part A & Part B
Medicare Advantage
Part D
Dual Eligibility
Coordination of Benefits
Changes as of 2018
President Trump’s budget proposal, both the House and Senate’s budget versions, and additional recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services, guarantee we are going to see significant changes to our health care system.
Join Medicare expert, Attorney William McKendree for the latest healthcare updates and how they impact Medicare & Medicaid. Mr. McKendree explores recent changes (and proposed changes) to the Medicare and Medicaid systems which influence accessibility and affordability. In particular, he will examine the changes beginning in 2018 for the access and utilization of the health care by dual eligible individuals in Pennsylvania under the Community Health Choices (CHC) initiative.
