Join SAMHSA for a webinar that will focus on the recently introduced Medicare payment codes for collaborative care, with a specific focus on the use of codes within behavioral health contexts. The presenters will discuss the role of collaborative care in Medicare, and identify and discuss the application of new payment codes and behavioral health integration. There will also be time for questions.
This webinar will discuss the legal basics of pensions. Recent polls show that older adults are more worried about running out of money than dying. Older adults are concerned about their retirement security. Legal services attorneys play a critical role in promoting retirement security by helping older adults understand and protect their pensions. This webinar will be presented by Emily Spreiser, Attorney at the Pension Rights Center and will cover:
The Eldercare Locator is hosting a webinar to learn about key findings from the new 2016 Eldercare Locator Data Report, "Making Connections: Consumer Needs in an Aging America." The report includes an overview of the top concerns of callers to the Eldercare Locator and how the call center's information specialists connect consumers to local services and other critical resources.
This webinar will take place on Thursday, November 2, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.
NCOA is hosting a webinar to discuss up-to-the-minute information about what’s happening during Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7) for health and drug plans. Speakers from NCOA’s Center for Benefits Access will discuss what your clients can expect regarding Medicare costs and coverage in the coming year; the landscape of Medicare Advantage and Part D plans in 2018; and how to help people with Medicare maximize their savings during the Open Enrollment Period.
This webinar will take place on Wednesday, November 8, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is hosting a webinar on assisting people with disabilities with enrolling in health coverage. This is a part of CBPP’s Health Reform: Beyond the Basics webinar series. This webinar will discuss what questions a person with a disability needs to think about when they are considering their health care options in the Marketplace and will provide an introduction to the resources available through the National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative (NDNRC).
Consumer Voice’s National Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC) is hosting a webinar on “Exploring the Resources and Supports of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation's Paralysis Resource Center." The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) is a comprehensive national source of free information, services and programs for individuals with paralysis and their families and caregivers.
The LEAD Center is hosting a webinar on national and state-level disability employment statistics, policy, and initiatives. This webinar will review the comprehensive resources on the newly branded Data and Resources to Inspire a Vision of Employment (DRIVE) web platform. This is a website that houses over 80 disability-employment related statistics, state disability employment policies by various categories, information about WIOA implementation from a disability perspective, capacity-building information, and more.
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting a webinar to discuss findings and promising practices that can help eligible seniors maintain coverage as they switch from Medicaid expansion to Medicare. 32 states and the District of Columbia have expanded their Medicaid programs. This has extended Medicaid coverage to low-income adults aged 19-64 with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level, and this is called the “Adult Group”. However, this population is not permitted to have both Medicaid and Medicare.
Medical debt is one of the most prevalent types of consumer debt. For both elder and non-elder consumers, 20% have at least one medical debt collection item in their credit reports. Additionally, elders are more likely than younger consumers to file for bankruptcy due to medical expenses. This webinar, hosted by the National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER), will discuss the issues facing older consumers and offer strategies to address the challenges. The presentation will also highlight health care and medical debt protections which may be available to older consumers.
The National Limb Loss Resource Center is hosting a webinar with an overview of their programs and services. This will include an overview and examples of resources you can use to live well with limb loss. Speakers will highlight the newest programs, services, materials, and resources.
This webinar will take place on Wednesday, September 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
