Gain valuable knowledge about Medicare and SHIP programs for your aging parents. Learn about eligibility, coverage, and how to use federal and state resources. This program will help you access key websites, complete paperwork, and compare healthcare providers, so you can advocate for your parents' care.
Learning Objectives:
- Recall Medicare eligibility requirements and services including the purpose and service coverage of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D
- Access the federal Medicare website to complete eligibility paperwork, monitor personal/family Medicare services, download the current year’s Medicare manual, and seek answers to questions
- Locate SHIP programs and services
- Access city, county, or state websites and phone numbers to complete Medicaid eligibility paperwork, determine health and medical professionals accepting Medicaid coverage, and seek answers to questions
- Learn about and compare physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical providers via Medicare.gov