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New Insights into Disability Beneficiaries' Pursuit of Work

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The Mathematica Center for Studying Disability Policy is presenting a webinar focused on new research on the work activity of beneficiaries with disabilities. Increased work activity for beneficiaries of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can increase self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on federal benefits.

Public Health’s Role in Improving the Health and Well-Being of Older Americans

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This webinar will take place October 2, from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. ET. It is the first of many opportunities to share lessons learned at the 2018 Healthy Aging Summit and Workshop in July. The webinar is recommended for state health officials, state aging directors and local health officials and their staff to learn more about creating age-friendly public health systems. 

NEVVA Fall Meeting

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Join key State stakeholders and Electronic Visit Verification industry leaders for an informative and interactive discussion on current EVV requirements, findings and implementations. Jen Burnett from Health Management Associates will provide an overview of the Electronic Visit Verification market, followed by an update on the federal policy requirements from Damon Terzaghi, Senior Director of Medicaid Policy and Planning at ADvancing States. 

New Medicare Card Updates and Social Security Disability Benefits Overview

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CMS is hosting a webinar about benefits programs for elders and people with disabilities. Presenters will discuss updates on new Medicare cards and review the Social Security Administration’s online services and disability programs. This webinar will also highlight eligibility requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability program.

Falls Prevention Awareness Day

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The 11th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day will take place on Saturday, September 22, 2018. 1 in 4 adults age 65+ falls each year. This day is intended to increase awareness and educate others about fall prevention strategies. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has resources, templates, and activity ideas for Falls Prevention Awareness Day. NCOA and partners will also be hosting a Facebook Live event on Thursday, September 20, 2018 and a Twitter chat on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Advancing Value-Based Payment in Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports: Opportunities for Community-Based Care

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This webinar from the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) will discuss opportunities for states seeking to adopt value-based payment models for home-and community-based services (HCBS) in managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) programs. Experiences of New York and Tennessee, which have implemented innovative payment models in their MLTSS programs, will be shared.

Improvements to the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB)

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Justice in Aging is hosting a two-part webinar about Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) eligibility and the recent CMS administrative changes intended to curb improper billing. QMB helps low-income Medicare beneficiaries pay for their health insurance by covering Part A and B premiums and cost-sharing. State Medicaid programs, which administer QMB, have a responsibility to screen for eligibility, but many individuals still face challenges enrolling into the QMB program.

Growing Challenges Facing Older Adults: Housing, Homelessness and Rural Aging

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This webinar will highlight the findings of a poll and report on housing and homelessness.  Older adults face mounting challenges in finding and securing safe and affordable housing.The poll and report examine the extent to which AAAs are seeing the impact of housing and homelessness in their communities. They also examine what innovative programs and partnerships AAAs are utilizing to address these issues.

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