Upcoming Webinars
Free Educational Webinar Series 2020-2021
Skilled Nursing Facility Staffing
The Center for Medicare Advocacy has been examining the broad variety of approaches to nurse staffing in nursing homes, and their effectiveness, or lack of effectiveness, in achieving improved staffing levels and competencies. This webinar will discuss some of our findings.
Wednesday September 30,2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Presenters: Senior Policy Attorney Toby Edelman
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/871456832595656976
Medicare Enrollment Issues for 2021
This webinar will discuss the 2020 Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP), including outreach and education materials issued by the Medicare program, Medicare Plan Finder updates, common enrollment pitfalls, options when you miss your Initial Enrollment Period, and other considerations for Medicare beneficiaries and those who assist them. Policy changes, potential helpful legislation, and other updates for 2021 will also be discussed, including Medicare Advantage network adequacy and other changes made by final regulations.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Associate Director David Lipschutz, Medicare Advocate Sue Greeno, Guest
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/535147011985794315
Skilled Nursing Facility Update
The webinar will provide an overview of Nursing Home Quality of Care & Quality of Life Standards from a consumer perspective.
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Senior Policy Attorney Toby Edelman, Guest
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/536143169520642059
Medicare & Health Care Updates
This presentation will examine and try to make sense of what’s happening in the Medicare and related health care world, including impacts of COVID-19, from the perspective of beneficiary advocates.
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Senior Policy Attorney David Lipschutz, Kata Kertesz, Guests
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/836653991043094283
Medicare Home Health Update
This presentation will provide a summary and update of Medicare home health coverage, care, and payment issues. The webinar will focus on the opportunities and challenges facing beneficiaries with longer term and debilitating conditions who need care at home. Practical tips and advocacy guidance will be included.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Executive Director, Attorney Judith Stein, and Associate Director, Attorney Kathy Holt
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2614663249203451147
Bonus Webinar – Topic TBD Based on Current Events
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Presenters: TBD
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6162491503408897803
Previously Recorded Webinars
Medicare and Caregivers
This presentation explores the role Medicare does, and could, play in supporting older and disabled beneficiaries and their caregivers.
Medicare Savings Programs for Connecticut Medicare Beneficiaries
Learn about the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) in Connecticut, icluding how MSPs can help some Connecticut residents pay for Medicare costs, and review a case study to learn how MSP assistance is calculated.
CT CHOICES Program Update training: COVID-19 Related Changes to Medicare & Medicaid in Connecticut
This presentation – aimed at Connecticut’s SHIP counselors – includes an overview of Medicare Updates Related to COVID-19 including Enrollment, Medicare A, B, C & D, a case study, and some non-COVID updates, as well as an overview of Medicaid and SNAP related changes for Connecticut.
Medicare Administrative Law Judge Hearing Advocacy Tips
Hosted by the National Center on Law and Elder Rights, and presented by Center for Medicare Advocacy Attorneys Mary Ashkar and Paul Grabowski, this free webinar will provide practical tips and checklists to help attorneys maximize their preparedness for an ALJ hearing.
Sponsored by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
A discussion the Medicare appeals process from Center for Medicare Advocacy experts who have handled thousands of appeals.
Medicare for People Living With ALS During a Public Health Emergency (PHE) and Beyond
Sponsored by Team Gleason
This presentation will help people living with ALS better understand changes to Medicare during the PHE and how to make the best decisions about Medicare at any time.
- COVID-19-related Medicare changes affecting people with ALS
- Assistance in paying for Medicare premiums, deductibles and coinsurance
- When special enrollment periods can be available and/or useful to change Medicare plans
- Resources and practical tips
Presented by Center for Medicare Advocacy Associate Director, attorney Kathleen Holt.
Medicare: (1) An Overview of COVID-19 Coverage-Related Updates, and (2) DME Coverage and Case Studies to Obtain Equipment
Sponsored by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
(1) An overview of changes to Medicare coverage during the COVID-19 emergency, including expansions in telehealth coverage and remote patient monitoring, removal of physician referral requirements, and more flexibility in obtaining prescription medications,
(2) The Medicare process to obtain durable medical equipment, during and outside a public health emergency, including Medicare rules and requirements; Case studies to illustrate the process and tips to ensure safe, efficient, and effective success; and Policy discussions to explore DME that Medicare currently does not cover, but should cover in the future.
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Associate Dirtectors Kathy Holt and David Lipschutz
Medicare & Health Care Updates – In Light of COVID-19
This presentation examines and tries to make sense of what’s happening in the Medicare and related health care world, including impacts of COVID-19, from the perspective of beneficiary advocates.
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Associate Director, Attorney David Lipschutz and guest(s).
Obstacles to Accessing Covered Care – Medicare, Fraud and COVID-19
This webinar, originally slated to discuss Payment model issues, was re-routed to focus on COVID-19 issues.
Presenters: California Health Advocates Senior Medicare Patrol Fraud Case Manager and Volunteer Coordinator Sandy Morales; Center for Medicare Advocacy Associate Director Kathy Holt and Senior Policy Attorney Toby Edelman; Special Agent Eric Panicucci and Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robb Breeden of the Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General.
Medicare Home Health Updates in Light of the New Medicare Payment Model
A summary of the Medicare home health benefit, including issues with coverage and access.|
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Executive Director, Attorney Judith Stein, and Associate Director, Attorney Kathy Holt.
Replay: Medicare for People with Paralysis (Recorded Presentation with LIVE Q&A) – Sponsored by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Understanding Medicare is important to those who currently qualify for health coverage through Medicare, or may qualify in the future. An Overview of Medicare for People Living With Paralysis includes information on eligibility, enrollment, coverage (with a special emphasis on home health care and durable medical equipment: related laws, regulations, policies and practical tips to assist people living with paralysis to access home and community-based Medicare coverage), and choosing between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. (Recorded presentation with LIVE Q&A)
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Executive Director, Attorney Judith Stein, and Associate Director, Attorney Kathy Holt.
Coordination of Benefits – What Pays When?
This webinar will explore issues relating to Medicare beneficiaries with coverage from other sources of insurance, including Medicaid, as well as other services for low income beneficiaries.
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Associate Director, Attorney Kathy Holt and Policy Attorney Kata Kertesz.
Medicare Enrollment Issues for 2020
This presentation will address important issues surrounding the current Medicare enrollment period, including policy changes for 2020, the updated Medicare Plan Finder, marketing guideline revisions, and CMS outreach and education materials, including the Medicare & You publication.
Presenters: David Lipschutz, Senior Policy Attorney, Center for Medicare Advocacy and Lisa Swirsky, Policy Advisor, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
Medicare for People with Paralysis – Sponsored by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Understanding Medicare is important to those who currently qualify for health coverage through Medicare, or may qualify in the future. An Overview of Medicare for People Living With Paralysis includes information on eligibility, enrollment, coverage (with a special emphasis on home health care and durable medical equipment: related laws, regulations, policies and practical tips to assist people living with paralysis to access home and community-based Medicare coverage), and choosing between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Executive Director, Attorney Judith Stein, and Associate Director, Attorney Kathy Holt.
Skilled Nursing Facility Updates
The webinar will provide an overview of Nursing Home Quality of Care & Quality of Life Standards from a consumer perspective.
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Senior Policy Attorney Toby Edelman and Policy Attorney Dara Valanejad, with special guests Eric Carlson, Justice In Aging Directing Attorney, and Richard J. Mollot, Executive Director of the Long Term Care Community Coalition.
Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Update
This presentation discusses Medicare coverage of DMEPOS, as well as look at the process for obtaining and maintaining proper access to necessary equipment and supplies.
Presenters: Center for Medicare Associate Director, attorney Kathleen Holt with Senior Medicare Patrol Project Director Micki Nozaki of California Health Advocates.
Medicare & Health Care Hot Topics
This presentation examines what’s happening in the Medicare and related health care world, from the perspective of beneficiary advocates.
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Associate Director David Lipschutz, Medicare Rights Center Federal Policy Director Lindsey Copeland and Justice in Aging Deputy Director Jennifer Goldberg.
Key Medicare Issues Facing People with Serious Illnesses
This Presentation discusses current issues in Medicare, including updates the “Jimmo v. Sebelius” Medicare Improvement Standard case settlement, Observation Status, and more.
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Executive Director Judith Stein and Senior Policy Attorney Toby S. Edelman, with special guest Charles Sabatino, Director of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging.
This presentation provides a summary of the Medicare home health benefit, including issues with coverage and access.
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Executive Director, attorney Judith Stein, and Associate Director, attorney Kathleen Holt, with special guest Cindy Krafft.
Medicare Advantage Education & Enrollment Issues
This presentation addresses Medicare Advantage changes for 2019, change in enrollment periods, the Medicare & You publication, and other CMS outreach and education materials.
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Managing Attorney David Lipschutz, with Chiplin Senior fellow Ben Belton, and guests.
Skilled Nursing Facilities Update
Presenters: Center for Medicare Advocacy Senior Policy Attorney Toby Edelman and Policy Attorney Dara Valanejad, with special guest attorney Richard J. Mollot, Executive Director of the Long Term Care Community Coalition.
Enhancing the Promise of Medicare – Oral Health, Audiology, Vision Benefits
Presenters: Attorneys David Lipschutz, Wey-Wey Kwok, Guest Speakers
Hospital Observation Status Update: What Does it Mean and What Can You Do About It?
Presenters: Sr. Policy Attorney Attorney Toby Edelman, Litigation Director Alice Bers
Jimmo v. Sebelius Update – Medicare Coverage for Maintenance Care, CMS Corrective Action Plan and Implementation
Presenters: Attorneys Judith Stein, Alice Bers, Gill Deford (Counsel for Jimmo plaintiffs)
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Part 1 – History/Myths/Who is Served (Rough Cut)
Presenters: Ben F. Belton, Chiplin Senior Fellow, Attorney Kathleen Holt
SSDI Part 2 – Overview of Benefits for Those Who Qualify and Best Practices for Applications
Presenters: Ben F. Belton, Chiplin Senior Fellow, Attorney Kathleen Holt
Hospital Observation Status Update
Presenters: Attorneys Toby Edelman and Alice Bers
Introduction to Medicare Appeals, and Practice Tips
Presenters: Attorneys Mary Ashkar, Paul Grabowski
Presenters: Executive Dir. Judith Stein, Esq., Associate Dir. Kathleen Holt, Esq.
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF): An Update on Recent Federal Policy Developments
Presenters: Sr. Policy Attorney Attorney Toby Edelman, Policy Attorney Dara Valanejad
Team Gleason/CMA Webinars & Town Halls
Team Gleason and the Center for Medicare Advocacy are pleased to announce a new initiative to help people living with ALS understand the Medicare home health benefit and maximize access to coverage and care. The Home Health Initiative will provide the following three Educational Webinars:
Webinar #1: An Overview of Medicare for People Living With ALS – Eligibility, Enrollment, Choosing Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage, Coverage and Payment Issues.
Webinar #2: An Overview of Medicare Home Health Coverage – Related Law, Regulations, Policies and Practical Tips to Assist People Living With ALS to Access Home and Community-Based Medicare Coverage.
Webinar #3: Case Studies: Pathways to Maximizing Medicare Home Health Coverage and Access to Care for People Living With ALS (Considering Skilled Care, Homebound, Face-to-Face Certification and “Dependent” Service Issues)
Each webinar is 90-minutes long, and includes 30 minutes of Q&A. The webinars are presented by Center for Medicare Advocacy attorneys and include Power Point slides.
Team Gleason/CMA Virtual Town Hall Discussions: ALS & Medicare
As part of our Team Gleason/Center for Medicare Advocacy Home Health Initiative we will host three Virtual “Town Hall” calling hours for people living with ALS, to share answers to questions received on the email portal and to answer live questions from callers about Medicare and home health care.
Team Gleason Town Hall Session 1 (Recording)
Team Gleason Town Hall Session 2 (Recording)
Team Gleason Town Hall Session 3 (Recording)
Administration for Community Living Webinar Series
with thanks to the Administration for Community Living we offer this former free webinar series:
Medicare for People Living with Disabilities
Webinar #1 An Overview of Eligibility, Enrollment and Payment
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Webinar #2: Medicare for Dually Eligible and Low-Income People Under Age 65
Webinar #3: Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Coverage and Related Issues for Individuals Under 65
Webinar #4, Medicare Home Health Coverage for People with Chronic Conditions (Including a Jimmo Update)
Webinar #5, Transitions Onto (and Off Of) Medicare for Individuals Under Age 65
Webinar #6, Choosing Traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan: Pros and Cons for Individuals Under Age 65
Webinar #7, Best Practices and Tips for Education, Resources, and Community Collaboration to Assist Medicare Individuals Under Age 65
Encore Presentation with New Content from OIG and the Center (portions recorded) – Best Practices and Tips for Education, Resources, and Community Collaboration to Assist Medicare Individuals Under Age 65