Summarizes the 2025 Medicare cost amounts for Part A (Hospital Insurance), Part B (Medical Insurance), and Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage).

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This resource provides partners with instructions on setting up an account and ordering CMS products for free on the Product Ordering Website.

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701.71 KB

This Medicare Plan Finder resource gives step-by-step instructions for adding drugs and pharmacies while logged into Medicare Plan Finder.

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1.11 MB

A look at 5 improvements to Medicare.gov/plan-compare to help you make the most of your plan search.

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This is a recording from a live event at the 2024 NTP summer workshop in Woodbridge, NJ, on August 14, 2024. Eric Hausman (Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program, NYC) explains some common missteps people with Medicare may make and potential resolutions and preventive steps.

Aug 14, 2024
45 min

Medicare Plan Finder basics and user tips, 2024 Plan Finder updates, and information about the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan.

PowerPoint
31.4 MB

This recorded webinar presents Medicare Plan Finder basics and user tips, 2024 Plan Finder updates, & information about the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan.

Sep 25, 2024
2 hr 15 min

This resource includes answers to various Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Partner Policy questions.

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337.73 KB

Includes Medicare OEP overview and general program updates, 1-800-MEDICARE overview and activities, OEP media outreach campaigns, SHIP overview and Virtual Counseling Toolkit, Medicare account experience, and marketing updates.

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52.17 MB

New! Effective January 1, 2025, the quarterly Dual/LIS SEP will sunset. It will be replaced by a new Dual/LIS SEP that will allow dually eligible and LIS-only eligible individuals to elect a standalone prescription drug plan (PDP) in any month. In addition, effective January 1, 2025, a new Integrated Care SEP will allow full-benefit dually eligible individuals to elect an integrated dual eligible special needs plan (D-SNP) in any month to align coverage with a Medicaid managed care organization.

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This is a recording from the 2024 NTP summer workshop in Colorado Springs, CO (August 6-8, 2024). Ashley Hashem (CMS) presents the differences between communication and marketing for Medicare health and drug plans. She outlines the rules plans should follow and how to report questionable tactics.

Aug 06, 2024
30 min

Explains the paths to signing up for Medicare. Some are automatically enrolled, while others must actively sign-up.

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6.68 MB

Discover Medicare eligibility requirements for people who immigrate to the U.S., including premium cost and late enrollment penalty possibilities.  (Fictional Character: Mr. Santos)

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394.27 KB

Many federal benefits are paused during a period of incarceration. Review how the suspension in Social Security benefits impacts Medicare eligibility and coverage during incarceration and possible resolutions after release.

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416.57 KB

Explore situational and documentation requirements to better understand Medicare’s coverage of Ambulance transportation, like for an emergency request and for a hospital transfer. (Fictional Character: Mr. Greene)

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308.99 KB

This packet contains seven worksheets depicting possible scenarios related to the Medicare program. Select here to view the description for each scenario and the option to download them individually.

ZIP
2.28 MB

Explore Medicare’s coverage requirements for inpatient care in a SNF, including what happens after a stay exceeds the 100-day benefit period limit. (Fictional Character: Mrs. Drummond)

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337.55 KB

Review the consequences of losing enrollment in a Medicare Savings Program and what an individual can do to request reinstatement of state buy-in. (Fictional Character: Mr. Patel)

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360.17 KB

For people covered by a Qualified Health Plan in the Health Insurance Marketplace®, cost-saving possibilities can change when you become eligible for Medicare.

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407.77 KB

This course explains how and when Medicare coordinates claims payments when a person with Medicare has other insurance.

30 min

Medicare Supplement Insurance often helps with out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare. Explore protections and options for coverage in the event a Medigap insurer goes out of business. (Fictional Character: Ms. Andrews)

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This workshop demonstrates how to shop and compare Medicare plan options using Plan Finder on Medicare.gov. 

Jul 31, 2024
1 hr 20 min

Summarizes the 2025 Medicare cost amounts for Part A (Hospital Insurance), Part B (Medical Insurance), and Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage).

ZIP
20.83 MB

You'll learn when Medicare enrollment is automatic. In the past, typical ages for Medicare and Social Security benefits enrollment were the same. Now, that has changed.

1 hr

This workshop will explain different payers’ responsibilities when people have both Medicare and certain other types of health and/or prescription drug coverage, sometimes referred to as coordination of benefits.

Jul 25, 2024
1 hr 50 min

This workshop explains Medicare health plan options other than Original Medicare with a primary focus on Medicare Advantage (sometimes called Medicare Part C).

Jul 24, 2024
2 hr 10 min

Presents “Preparing to Train: Strategies and tips to reach your audience” presentation and information about NTP announcements & resources, Men’s Health Month, Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and Medicare Fraud Prevention Week.

Jun 13, 2024
1 hr 30 min

Explains Medicare enrollment and eligibility; SSA and CMS roles and responsibilities; cost and coverage under Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B; why enrolling on time is important; and an overview of Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policies.

Apr 16, 2024
2 hr 5 min

Explains Medicare drug coverage (Part D); MA Plans; coordination of benefits; how to detect and report suspected Medicare fraud, waste, and abuse; and different resources to help you find answers to Medicare policy and coverage questions.

Apr 17, 2024
2 hr 5 min

This recorded webinar shares Medicare updates and information about 
- Finding Answers to Medicare Questions (Online resources)
- New & Updated Resources
- Open Enrollment Period Reminders & Resources

Oct 20, 2023
1 hr 20 min

This recording covers "Medicare Rights & Protections." The NTP team also presented information about:
- Medicare Updates for March 2024
- New and updated resources
- Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 10-16)

Mar 14, 2024
1 hr 30 min

This recorded webinar covers the "Medicare Advantage & Other Medicare Health Plans" presentation and information about Year in Medicare Updates for January 2024, Marketplace Open Enrollment Period, Flu Shots & Vaccinations, January Observances.

Jan 11, 2024
1 hr 25 min

This recorded webinar presents Marketplace to Medicare: What You Can Expect and shares Medicare updates and information about "Year in Medicare updates for November 2023," November Observances (American Diabetes Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, COPD Awareness Month, National Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Veteran's Day), and Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Updates.

Nov 09, 2023
1 hr 25 min

Este módulo, “Cobertura de Medicare para Medicamentos Recetados”, explican la cobertura de medicamentos recetados de Medicare.

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48.22 MB

Este módulo explican Medicaid, CHIP y las consideraciones para quienes tienen tanto Medicare como Medicaid.

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16.47 MB

This recorded webinar shares Medicare updates and information about 
- Preparing to Train (Strategies & Tips to Reach your Audience)
- New & Updated Resources
- Save the Date: 2023 NTP Virtual Workshops

Jun 08, 2023
1 hr 30 min

El módulo “Derechos y Protecciones de Medicare” explica los derechos, las protecciones y los procesos de apelaciones para personas inscriptas en Medicare.

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16.08 MB

Explains Care Compare and shows you an improved redesign of the 8 existing compare tools into a single user-friendly interface with quality, price, volume, and other data, which will be available on Medicare.gov when we launch it in late summer 2020. Recorded August 24, 2020.

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This Medicare Plan Finder resource helps people with Medicare know what to consider when shopping for health and drug plans.

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This recorded webinar shares Medicare updates and information about:
- Year in Medicare - March 2023
- New NTP self-paced course
- Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 12-18)
- National Doctors' Day
- National Kidney Month

Mar 09, 2023
1 hr 30 min

Even if you have coverage through current employment, you may still need to make some important Medicare enrollment decisions about Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance).

1 hr 30 min

If you delayed enrollment in Medicare because you were still working at age 65 and you aren't getting Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits, you should be aware of how that decision can impact your enrollment and timing for Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap), Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D), and Medicare Advantage (Part C).

1 hr 30 min

The PDC will better serve stakeholders who access quality, price, and volume data sets like those currently found on data.Medicare.gov. This webinar shows the improved portal, which will be available on data.CMS.gov when it’s launched in late summer 2020. Recorded August 10, 2020.

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Explains tax-favored health programs and basic information about how those programs work with Medicare.

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3.08 MB

You'll learn when non-United States (U.S.) citizens, who move from other countries to the U.S. may qualify to get Medicare coverage. Timing of enrollment depends on their permanent resident status and how long they've lived in the U.S.

30 min

You'll learn about enrollment considerations for U.S. citizens who live abroad, or plan to live abroad, understand if and when they can enroll in Medicare, how to enroll, and how their decisions can affect coverage and costs.

1 hr 30 min

You'll learn the basics about what tax-favored health programs are and what you need to know, as you counsel people with Medicare to help them avoid possible penalties.

30 min

You'll get answers to common questions about Medicare Advantage Plans along with resources and job aids to help as you counsel people with Medicare.

30 min

You'll learn about enrollment and coverage considerations for people with disabilities who are under 65 and what their options will be when they turn 65.

1 hr

You'll learn how to prevent, spot, and report suspected fraud, waste, or abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid Programs.

30 min

Provides insight on how Medigap policies work with Medicare, what the policies cover and how they are structured, and when to buy a Medigap policy.

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13.1 MB

This information is intended to help State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselors and others who help people with Medicare explain plan enforcement actions while using the Medicare Plan Finder (MPF).

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This Medicare Plan Finder resource helps people with Medicare learn how to create an account and why it’s important.

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306.79 KB

Provides an overview of eligibility and enrollment for Social Security programs and Medicare; and summarizes and explains options for people with disabilities and/or limited income and resources.

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10.76 MB

Provides an overview of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program's (CHIP), eligibility, benefits, and administration. Also includes state help information for Medicare-Medicaid enrollees.

PowerPoint
16.32 MB

Provides a comprehensive overview of Medicare Advantage Plans. It also includes a detailed lesson on marketing guidelines and the ways health plans may or may not market their plans.

PowerPoint
12.07 MB

Explains Medicare and Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse prevention, detection, reporting, and recovery.

PowerPoint
22.83 MB

Provides basic information about Medicare prescription drug coverage, benefits and costs, eligibility and enrollment, extra help, comparing and choosing plans, and coverage determinations and appeals.

PowerPoint
48.18 MB

Explains the Medicare Program for people with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), like eligibility and enrollment, coverage, and health plan options. Also provides additional sources of information.

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14.67 MB

Explains the rules that govern the payers‘ responsibility when people have Medicare and certain other types of health and/or prescription drug coverage.

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20.81 MB

Provides an overview of drug coverage under Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance), Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), Medicare Advantage Plans with prescription drug coverage, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.

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263.65 KB

Explains the rights and protections afforded to someone enrolled in Original Medicare, a Medicare Advantage Plan, another Medicare health plan, or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.

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16.06 MB

Provides a basic overview of the Medicare Program—Part A, Part B, Medigap Policies, Part C, Part D, the Federally-facilitated Health Insurance Marketplace, and Medicaid.

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13.22 MB

Explica las opciones del plan de salud de Medicare a diferencia de Medicare Original.

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12.07 MB

En este módulo de capacitación, se explican Medicare y otros programas para personas con incapacidades.

PowerPoint
10.77 MB

Este Módulo explica la prevención de fraudes, derroches y abusos contra Medicare y Medicaid.

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23.25 MB

Este módulo de capacitación explica la cobertura de Medicare para personas con enfermedad renal en etapa final (end-stage renal disease, ESRD).

PowerPoint
14.68 MB

Este módulo, "Coordinación de beneficios (COB)", se explican las diferentes responsabilidades de pago para personas que tienen Medicare y otros tipos de cobertura médica o de medicamentos recetados.

PowerPoint
20.79 MB

Este módulo de capacitación de Medigap analizan cómo funcionan las pólizas de Medigap con Medicare, qué cubren las pólizas de Medigap, cómo están estructuradas y cuándo se debe comprar una póliza de Medigap.

PowerPoint
13.11 MB

Health Insurance Marketplace® Basics: Find Health Options that Meet Your Needs & Fit Your Budget,” explains the Marketplace and other health coverage options.

PowerPoint
11.65 MB

Marketplace to Medicare: What You Can Expect focuses on the Health Insurance Marketplace® (sometimes called the “Marketplace” or “Exchange”) and what people with Medicare need to know.

PowerPoint
10.26 MB

The 2025 Medicare standard drug costs, including benefit parameters and Extra Help co-payments (2024 costs included for comparison).

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376.73 KB

Tips for resources that are found on CMS’s and other government websites.

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468.61 KB

An overview of Medicare Savings Programs (MSP). Includes monthly income limits and the Medicare costs covered.

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232.24 KB

Compares the 2025 appeals processes for Medicare Part A and Part B (Fee-for-Service), Medicare Advantage
(Part C), and Medicare Drug (Part D).

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396.22 KB