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Job-based insurance is insurance offered by an employer or union for current employees and family members. This coverage can allow for a delay in Medicare enrollment, but it may be wise to enroll in Medicare depending on whether the job-based insurance pays primary or secondary. Experts from the Medicare Rights Center will discuss the following topics: – The difference between primary and secondary insurance – Medicare and Employer Group Health Plans – How Medicare works with retiree insurance and COBRA – Using the Part B Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to enroll in Medicare – Medicare enrollment outside of set enrollment periods

Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are state-administered programs that assist beneficiaries with limited incomes with their Medicare costs. MSPs pay for a beneficiary’s Medicare Part B premiums ($164.10 per month in 2023), help lower their Medicare prescription drug costs, and, depending on the program, can provide other Medicare cost assistance as well. The MSP is estimated to save enrollees an average of $7,300 annually. After completing this training, you will be able to help your New York City clients apply for an MSP through the Medicare Rights Center. Enrollment staff will work with you to ensure your client’s application is processed correctly. Medicare Rights can submit your clients’ MSP applications directly to the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA).

There may be times when you are unable to leave the home to get medical care, and Medicare’s home health care benefit may be able to help. In this Medicare Minute, we’ll discuss times when Medicare covers home health care and what services are covered.

You can only enroll in Medicare during certain times of the year. 2023 has brought many changes to Medicare, including to these enrollment periods. Join this Medicare Minute to learn about the changes to your Medicare enrollment periods.

If you have Medicare and Medicaid and you need long-term care, you have a few different choices for how to get those benefits. Understanding your options can be tricky, but the Medicare Rights Center is here to help!

This year, there are several important changes to Medicare enrollment periods, costs, and covered services that you should be aware of when helping your clients in 2023. Experts from the Medicare Rights Center will discuss the following topics: – Changes to the General Enrollment Period and Initial Enrollment Period – New Medicare Part B and premium Part A Special Enrollment Periods for exceptional circumstances – Changes to drug costs and coverage, including insulin, vaccines, and immunosuppressants – Opportunities for beneficiaries to change coverage in 2023