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New Insights into Disability Beneficiaries' Pursuit of Work
Public Health’s Role in Improving the Health and Well-Being of Older Americans
NEVVA Fall Meeting
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
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.
Adapting to the Environment: How One Organization Maximized Opportunity
Trends change. Keeping an eye on changes in the business environment can help community-based organizations (CBOs) identify ways to expand their businesses, modify their practices or meet new and enhanced outcomes for the people they serve.
Falls Prevention Awareness Day
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
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)
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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