sábado, 9 de septiembre de 2017

NEW! September 2017 CMS National Training Program Update

National Training Program

New Medicare Cards Are Coming

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Medicare will mail new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. The new card will have a new Medicare number that is unique to the person with Medicare, instead of their Social Security Number. It will help to protect their identity.  For more information, go to CMS.gov

Webinar: Medicare’s Open Enrollment 2017 Boot Camp

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September 14, 2017 1:00 – 3:30 PM ET
Join us as we review:
  • 2017 Medicare OEP Overview and Media Campaign
  • Fraud Awareness
  • Medicare Open Enrollment for 2018 Coverage
  • Medicare Plan Finder Updates
  • Tips For Hosting a Successful Enrollment Event
  • 1-800-MEDICARE Call Center Updates, Best Practices, & User Hints
This webinar is for all CMS partners and stakeholders who help people with Medicare make health care choices.
To register for this event, visit goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1130001.

New / Updated CMS Publications



Newly Posted Training Materials



Did You Know?


Did you know that September 22nd is Falls Prevention Awareness Day? The National Council on Aging is raising awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. Visit the National Council on Aging for fall prevention videos, webinar, handouts and infographics.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Medicare Part B (Medical insurance) covers prostate cancer screening for all men over age 50 (beginning the day after your 50th birthday). For more information visit: Medicare.gov/coverage/prostate-cancer-screenings.html#1368

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