October 10 video conference: Medicare, the benefit that keeps on changing

Medicare,

the benefit that keeps on changing

 

October 10, 2019

 

Training via Video Conference from

Aging and Adult Services Division,

Minnesota Board on Aging

Minnesota Department of Human Services

 

Presenters

Kellijo Greiner, Medicare Product Manager, Minnesota Board on Aging

Robin Thompson, Information and Assistance Director, MN River Area Agency on Aging

 

Description

One thing we can be sure of in the world of health care is that Medicare is constantly changing. This session will focus on the Medicare changes for 2019 and 2020 as well as providing a brief overview of the Medicare program. Case examples will also be shared.

 

Target Audience    

All interested persons

 

Learning Objectives

Goal 1:  Participants will be able to summarize the Medicare program and the 4 parts of Medicare.

Goal 2:  Participants will understand the Medicare changes for 2019 and 2020.

Goal 3:  Participants will assess Medicare issues that clients experience and determine the right course of action.

Goal 4:  Participants can compare the range of available Medicare options in Minnesota.

 

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 is videotaped with the possibility of your visual and audio likeness being recorded for reproduction and distribution.

 

Handouts and Resources

Presentation handouts and resource materials 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.

 

Time 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:     two hours

 

Building                                    Street Address                             City

Blue Earth County Human Services  421 E. Hickory St., 5th Fl, River Room   Mankato

Chisago County Government Center  313 North Main Street, Room 130b   Center City

Cook County Social Services         Social Services Dept., 411 W. 2nd St. Grand Marais

Department of Human Services        444 Lafayette Rd, Fifth Fl, Room 5137    St. Paul

Freeborn County Department of        203 W Clark Street, Room 128          Albert Lea

   Human Services

Hubbard County Social Services       301 Court Avenue, South Door       Park Rapids

Isanti County Family Services,         1700 E. Rum River Drive S., Suite A.  Cambridge

   Oakview Office Comp

Nobles County Government Center    315 10th Street, 3rd Floor              Worthington

Olmsted County Community            2117 Campus Dr. SE, 2nd Fl, Rm 233 Rochester

Polk County Government Center       612 North Broadway, Room 340 A/B  Crookston

Renville County Government            105 S 5th Street, Room 121A                  Olivia

   Services Center

Roseau County Social Services        208 Sixth Street SW                           Roseau

Scott County Law Enforcement         301 Fuller Street S., Room LEC203    Shakopee

Stearns County Human Services       705 Courthouse Sq., Room 333          St. Cloud

Todd County SCHA Public Health      212 Second Avenue S.                 Long Prairie

Wabasha County SCHA Services      411 Hiawatha Drive E                       Wabasha

Watonwan County Human Services   715 Second Avenue S.                    St. James

Webstreaming                             Using your computer or laptop                       

 

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.