October 5, 2017 videoconference:Medicare 2018: Changes, Challenges and Opportunities for Professionals Working with Medicare Beneficiaries
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Medicare 2018: Changes, Challenges and
Opportunities for Professionals Working
with Medicare Beneficiaries
10/5/2017
Training via Video Conference from
Aging and Adult Services Division,
Community Supports for Seniors
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Presenters
Kellijo Greiner, Health Care Policy Analyst, Minnesota Board on Aging
Rachel Hanson-Phillips, Senior LinkAge Line Training Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Description
This is an annual Medicare update training intended to educate and prepare professionals that
work with Medicare beneficiaries for the changes that take effect in 2018. Of special interest
this year that will be covered will be the anticipated changes to Medicare Cost plans and the
effects of the 21st Century Cures Act on Medicare, as well as coverage and cost information
for 2018. Appeals and referral points for professionals will also be discussed.
Target Audience Lead Agencies
Professionals working in the social services field
Linkage Line staff
Area Agencies on Aging
Centers for Independent Living
Providers
Others that work with Minnesota Medicare beneficiaries
Learning Objectives
Goal 1: Describe the basics of the Medicare program with a focus on changes that will take
effect in 2018
Goal 2: Evaluate the impact of the changes on clients with a focus on dual eligibles and people
who are low income and can benefit from programs that can assist with the high cost
of prescription drugs.
Goal 3: Identify areas that people being served may benefit from working with a health
insurance counselor
Pre-registration is required.
Each person needs to register.
Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the session. By registering, you
understand that the session will be videotaped with the possibility of your visual and audio
likeness being recorded for reproduction and distribution.
Handouts and Resources
Presentation handouts and resource materials will be distributed to registered participants via
email attachment 1-2 days before the scheduled session. Print and bring your own copies to
the session. Copies may not be available at the site. Those individuals interested in receiving
handouts only, can make this request via the registration survey. Be aware that class
materials alone may not be a sufficient substitute for video conference or web stream
attendance. Class materials usually do not include the content depth provided during the
training. We encourage attendance via one of the sites or webstreaming.
Cancellation
Videoconferencing sites without any registered participants prior to the registration close
date will be cancelled. If you register, but are unable to attend, please cancel your
reservation through the web link using your confirmation number prior to the registration close
date. This allows others to participate in the training.
Certification
Certificates for continuing education are available for participants at the site. Note:
Videoconference training sessions have not been submitted for prior approval to any
licensing board.
Accommodations
Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this
event may indicate "special request" when registering. Please make requests as early as
possible.
Times and Locations
The conference will be offered at the sites and time below. Note: sites that are filled are listed
as FULL on the registration system and cannot accept additional people. You must choose
another site. Additional sites added after this announcement was published are identified on the
registration page.
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 2 hours
Building Street Address City
Blue Earth County Human Services 410 S 5th Street, River Room Mankato
Carlton County Community Services 14 North 11 Street Cloquet
Building
Chisago County Government Center 313 North Main Street, Room 130b Center City
Cook County Social Services and Social Services Dept., 411 West Second Street Grand Marais
Department of Human Services 444 Lafayette Road, Fifth Floor, Room 5137 St. Paul
County Office Building 902 Houston Street, Room 108 Preston
Freeborn County Department of 203 W Clark Street, Room 128 Albert Lea
Human Services
Hubbard County Law Enforcement 301 Court Avenue, South Door Park Rapids
Center
Isanti County Family Services, 1700 E. Rum River Drive South, Suite A Cambridge
Oakview Office Comp
Morrison County Social 213 SE First Avenue, Small Room Little Falls
Services/Public Health
Nobles County Government Center 315 10th Street, 3rd Floor Worthington
Norman County Social Services 15 Second Avenue East Ada
Olmsted County Community 2117 Campus Drive SE, 2nd Floor, Room 233 Rochester
Polk County Government Center 612 North Broadway, Room 340 A/B Crookston
Ramsey County Human Services 160 East Kellogg Blvd, Room 3500 St. Paul
Renville County Government 105 S 5th Street, Room 121A Olivia
Services Center
Roseau County Social Services 208 Sixth Street SW Roseau
Stearns County Human Services 705 Courthouse Square, Room 333 St. Cloud
Wabasha County SCHA Services 411 Hiawatha Drive E Wabasha
Building
Watonwan County Human Services 715 Second Avenue South St. James
Webstreaming
You may view the session via web streaming by registering for Webstreaming. People
participating through this method will be provided a webstreaming certificate of attendance
for CEU certification and the handouts. If the session is offered both morning and afternoon,
the live webstreaming will only be offered in the afternoon session.
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