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Medicare does not cover all health care services. Some common services and care excluded from Medicare coverage are dental, vision, and long-term care. In this Medicare Minute, you will learn about some of the limitations of Medicare’s coverage and how you may find other resources to get this care.

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 premium ($170.10 per month in 2022) and, depending on the program, provide other Medicare cost assistance as well.

The MSP application process can be complicated, and mistakes may delay an individual’s access to help with their Medicare costs. 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).

This training will be a virtual webinar covering the following topics:

• Introduction to the MSP Deputization Project
• Brief overview of Medicare (Parts A, B, and D)
• Comprehensive overview of Medicare Savings Programs, including how to assist clients with MSP applications during the COVID-19 emergency period
• Overview of other Medicare cost-assistance programs
• Technical assistance resources for professionals

Everyone with Medicare faces the same question at some point—should I enroll in Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan? Although both are part of the Medicare program, they differ in some important ways. During this Medicare Minute, you’ll learn about the differences between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage Plan, and when you might consider one over the other.

Medicare enrollment and coverage rules are different for people who have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), which is kidney failure that requires transplant or dialysis. Find out the various ESRD Medicare coverage rules and how people with ESRD can avoid coverage problems.

Fall Open Enrollment is the time of year when you can change your Medicare coverage but knowing where to start can be tough. During this Medicare Minute, you’ll learn about the types of changes you can make and the strategies to choose the coverage that best fits your needs.

Fall Open Enrollment takes place from October 15 to December 7 and is the time of year when people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to their coverage options. Knowing how to navigate coverage options will help you or your clients make the most informed decisions during Fall Open Enrollment.