Webinar

To help increase awareness and understanding about basic fiduciary responsibilities when operating a retirement or health benefit plan, the U.S. Department of Labor is presenting “Getting It Right – Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities,” a three-part webinar series. This webinar series will help employers and service providers understand how the fiduciary responsibility provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) apply to employer-sponsored retirement and health plans and will provide information on how to avoid common problems in managing a plan.

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting an upcoming technical assistance webinar discussing Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) outreach to populations of rural areas. The February BEC/MIPPA technical assistance call will feature BECs sharing some of their best practices and strategies for performing successful outreach to beneficiaries in rural areas. 

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Join the American Society on Aging (ASA) for an upcoming webinar titled “Beyond Alzheimer’s: Identifying and Managing Other Types of Dementia.” During this event, ASA will cover multiple types of dementia, including their onset presentation, behavioral and cognitive changes, and disease progression. The session also will discuss non-pharmacological approaches to dementia care, along with over-the-counter medications that advertise cognitive improvements and new medications to treat Alzheimer’s disease.

Hosted by the American Society on Aging (ASA), this webinar will address the ethical challenges faced by professionals working with older adults. Various factors can make older adults vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and ill intent, and ethical issues emerge in several areas: complex family dynamics, end-of-life wishes, preserving dignity and respect, promoting independence, and keeping the individual safe.

In response to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) winding down, WellSky is hosting an upcoming webinar to discuss leveraging remaining funds to meet the requirements of the proposed Access Rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This webinar will explore the anticipated introduction of new requirements surrounding incident management, quality measures, and more, as outlined by the proposed Access Rule. 

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In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, the Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign is hosting an upcoming webinar exploring the peace of mind that parents and caregivers can have knowing that comprehensive dental health services – including regular dental check-ups, fillings, x-rays, and fluoride treatments – are covered through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

The Administration for Community Living (ACL), AARP, and state leaders will lead a webinar on the 2023 State Scorecard Report on long-term services and supports (LTSS) for older adults, people with physical disabilities, and family caregivers and how states are improving their No Wrong Door systems metrics.

On January 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that sickle cell disease will be the first focus of the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model. The CGT Access Model is targeted to people with Medicaid living with rare and severe diseases by increasing their access to potentially life-changing treatments. Sickle cell disease is an extremely painful condition that disproportionately impacts Black Americans and has had limited treatment options.

Join the National Center on Law & Elder Rights (NCLER) for an upcoming webinar providing an introduction and overview of HUD Housing Programs. In this event, participants will hear from housing experts about HUD Housing Programs that are targeted to low and moderate-income households, including older adults. Attendees will also explore both the eligibility requirements for HUD housing and the challenges involved in securing this affordable option. 

In this training, NCLER will cover:

Join Justice in Aging for an upcoming webinar titled “Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): What Advocates Need to Know.”  Justice in Aging will provide an overview of their updated issue brief covering basic information about D-SNPs, their structure, and how they are regulated. They will also identify specific areas where advocates can engage with their states to ensure that D-SNPs work effectively to coordinate care and benefits for dual eligibles, including strategies for centering equity from the outset in the design of D-SNPs.